Microbial Diseases of the Eye

Many structures in the human eye, such as the cornea and fovea, process light so it can be deciphered by rods and cones in the retina.

A small number of bacteria are normally present in the conjunctiva.

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, most commonly due to an infection.

Fungi and viruses such as herpes simplex can cause eye infections.