A sinus infection can spread to your eyes in some cases.
Your sinuses are located really close to your eyes and any inflammation from a sinus infection can also extend to the surrounding tissues, which includes your tear ducts and your conjunctiva which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of your eyes.
When a sinus infection spreads to your eyes it can cause redness, swelling, irritation, pain, watery eyes and blurry vision.
This is a condition that is also called sinus related conjunctivitis and it's more common in people that have chronic sinusitis or severe acute sinusitis.
If you have any eye symptoms along with a sinus infection you should see a doctor to find out if you have sinus related conjunctivitis.
Sinus infections also known as sinusitis is inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses, which are air filled spaces in the head that are connected to your nasal passages.
Inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining your sinuses is also known as a sinus infection or even rhinosinusitis or sinusitis.
Sinus infections can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, allergies and other irritants.
Symptoms of a sinus infection are facial pain or pressure, nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge and headaches.
There are also two main types of sinus infections which include acute sinusitis which lasts for around 4 weeks and chronic sinusitis which lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Treatment for sinus infections often involves medications and focusing on relieving the symptoms and clearing your sinuses.s
Medications such as saline nasal sprays, nasal corticosteroids and antibiotics if it's a bacterial infection are often used to treat sinus infections.
Sinus infections occur as the result of an inflammatory reaction or an infection from a virus or bacteria or fungus.
Saline nasal sprays, nasal corticosteroids, decongestants, allergy medications and pain relievers can help with relieving a sinus infection.