Can a Sinus Infection Spread to Your Eyes?
It is extremely unlikely that a sinus infection can spread and cause an infection in your eyes, however many people that experience a sinus infection will have symptoms from the sinus infection that affect their eyes.
Some Symptoms of a Sinus Infection that Involve the Eye are:
- Itchy eyes
- Red Eyes
- Swollen Eyes
- Watery Eyes
- Eye Pain or Pain on your Face around your Eyes
- Feeling as if you have pressure behind your eyes
- Headache just behind your eyes
Acute Sinus Infections usually stem from the common cold virus infection. It can also be caused by bacteria that settles in the sinus cavities. If you experience chronic sinusitis, chronic sinus infections, then you could possibly have some other cause of your sinus infections. SmartDocMD can treat acute sinus infections and make recommendations for further treatment for chronic sinus infections.
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