Bacteria | Most common:
- Staphylococci
- Streptococci
- Moraxella
- Haemophilus
Rare:
- Pseudomonas (in contact lense users may lead to corneal perforation)
- Chlamydia, gonococci, Francisella tularensis
|
Viruses | Adenoviruses the most common; others: Herpes simplex 1 and 2, H. varicella-zoster, EBV |
Fungi | Candida albicans the most common (associated primarily with immunodeficiency or long-term use of topical glucocorticoids) |
Parasites | Itch mites, pubic lice (in eyelashes), lice (in eyebrows); in tropical countries loiasis, onchocerciasis , among others |
Allergy | Pollen, food substances, eye drops in long-term use |
Dry eye syndrome Dry Eye Syndrome | Often caused by an underlying eyelid dysfunction. Predisposing factors may also include systemic diseases or pharmaceuticals. |