What should you know about yeast infection on eye?

Candida eye infection is uncommon and is not the same as vaginal thrush or a skin rash. Redness, pain, watering, discharge, light sensitivity, blurred vision, or a swollen lid may have many causes, including conjunctivitis, a scratched cornea, allergy, or deeper infection. The appearance cannot establish the cause, and delay can threaten vision.

Do not put vaginal antifungal medicine, skin cream, leftover antibiotics, or home remedies in the eye. Wash your hands, avoid contact lenses, do not rub the eye, and avoid sharing towels or eye products. Contact an eye doctor or urgent medical service for advice today. Tell them about contact lens use, recent injury, surgery, immune problems, and medicines.

Seek emergency care for reduced or blurred vision, severe eye pain, marked light sensitivity, injury, chemical exposure, swelling around the eye, fever, or rapidly worsening redness. A newborn or someone with reduced immunity needs prompt professional review for eye discharge or redness.

Ask what is causing the eye change, whether the cornea is involved, whether testing is needed, and which drops or treatment are safe. Ask when you can resume contact lenses and how to protect the other eye.