by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Dec 15, 2025 | Allergies, Eye Disease
Understanding What the Difference is Between an Eye Infection and Allergies Eye discomfort is a common concern, and many patients struggle to determine whether their symptoms are caused by an infection or allergies. Both conditions can lead to redness, irritation, and...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Dec 6, 2023 | Contact Lenses
An eye infection can be painful and inconvenient, and one key aspect of managing an infection is temporarily discontinuing contact lens use. The main cause of eye infections is often exposure to bacteria, which can occur from wearing old or improperly cleaned contact...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Nov 22, 2022 | Eye Disease
Herpes is a virus that can infect the body and remain dormant in certain nerves for years. When the herpes virus activates, it can result in a severe eye infection. Treating the herpetic eye infection is very important to both relieve the symptoms that it causes and...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Jun 21, 2021 | Cornea, Eye Disease
An eye infection is never a pleasant experience. It can be one of the most painful events that an individual may endure and is potentially sight threatening. There are a variety of different infections that can occur in the eye, from just one component of the eye to...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | May 15, 2019 | Blog
Eye infections (such as ocular herpes) is caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus, which is a very common viral infection that causes cold sores around the lips and mouth. Rarely, this virus can also infect the eye. When this occurs, the virus can cause significant...
