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MSH: Infection, moderate to severe, caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses, which occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.,CSP: invasion and growth of microorganisms in the eye; may be clinically inapparent or result in local cellular injury; occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.,NCI: An infectious process affecting any part of the eye. Causes include viruses and bacteria. Symptoms include itching and discomfort in the eye, watery eyes, eye pain and discharge, and blurring vision. Representative examples include pink eye, blepharitis, and trachoma.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are</p><ul><li> Conjunctivitis - also known as <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pinkeye.
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