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Eye Infection
Definition 1
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the eye. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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