The ocular surface is an anatomical and functional structure of the eye.
The ocular surface is composed of different structures that form the ocular organ: conjunctiva, cornea, and tear film. As in many other cases, it is susceptible to a series of diseases of varying severity, which often result in eye inflammation.
Next, we explain what eye inflammation is and how to know if it affects you, as well as the most common diseases that can cause this condition.
The process of eye inflammation is the same as inflammation in other tissues of the body. When a virus or bacteria enters the body, immune cells proceed to attack them, eliminating the damaged tissues and initiating the repair phase.
Therefore, it is important to note that eye inflammation is not a disease in itself, but a sign of another disease. The symptoms associated with inflammation are redness, swelling, a feeling of heat, or pain of varying intensity. If you present any of these signs, it is important to visit your trusted ophthalmology team for a correct diagnosis and treatment: you could have an eye disease.
