A obstruction of the tear ducts is known as dacryocystitis. It may be acquired, usually by bacterial infection, or congenital, meaning it is present from birth.
Ocular herpes: The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) causes ocular herpes, an infection of the eye. Contact with other virus carriers is how it is disseminated (albeit not sexually like HSV-2, another herpes virus).
Symptoms of an Eye Infection Typical Signs of Eye Infections Although there are many different signs of an eye infection, the following are some of the more common ones:
Swollen or red eyes
Sensitivity to light
Eye matter or discharge pain