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Almost everyone suffers from eye infections during the life span. There are number of factors associated with eye infections. The main causes behind eye infections are considered to be bacterial infections, viral infections and other infections affected by microorganisms. Injuries to eye and adjoining areas may lead to eye infection in some cases. Though not considered serious in nature (as can be cured easily with medications) eye infections may lead to serious health complications like loss of sight.

Eye infections produce the sings and symptoms such as Chronic redness of eyes, frequent eye lid flanking, Itching, blurring vision, discomfort of eyes, watery eyes, pain in eyes, eye discharge, swollen eyelids and swollen eye surrounding tissues. The treatment of eye infections depends upon the symptoms and cause of infection.

Based on the symptoms and root cause of eye infection, eye infections can be classified in various categories like Conjunctivitis (commonly known as pink eye), Blepharitis, Corneal Ulcer, Stye, Cellulitis and Trachoma.

Usually eye drops that have the proprietary of pain relieving and bacteria killing are prescribed for treatment of eye infections. Proper personal hygiene like washing eyes at regular intervals, avoiding exposure to dust etc can help in prevention of eye infections. For example, people using contact lenses are considered more vulnerable to eye infections. Continuous use of contact lenses without disinfecting it at regular intervals provide good environment for development of bacteria and bacteria are one of the main causes of eye infections.

Apart from the traditional medications certain alternative therapies (like herbal medications) and liquid supplements can help in prevention of eye infection. Natural supplements like colloidal gold, colloidal silver possess the feature of enhancing immune system and regulating hormonal balances. Further, contains of liquid supplements are for their proprietary of killing bacteria, viruses and harmful microorganisms. Liquid supplements can help you in prevention of eye infection by eliminating bacterial or viral growth. Further, every patient suffering from eye infections may not be able to use available medications as he may be allergic to certain medication. Some medications may also produce some undesired side effects. Liquid supplements like colloidal silver are prepared from natural elements (silver and water), does not contain any chemicals and hence are free from side effects. Use of liquid supplements (colloidal) will help you in protections against infections and hasten the recovery process when combined with medications.

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