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Are there serious complications if bacterial eye infections are untreated?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Yes, serious complications can result from untreated bacterial eye infections. Vision loss or complete blindness can result. In addition, an infection can damage the nerves that help control eye movement. This can lead to impaired eye movement, seeing double, headaches, and facial numbness.

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