General EYE ADVICE

Other Benefits of Preventive Measures for Nasal/Sinus Infection

Even though CIC is not itself a serious condition, it can significantly contribute to acute inflammations of the external eye such as a variety of infections and some conditions involving over-reaction of the immune system to parts of a microorganism (hypersensitivity reactions). As CIC is also usually indicative of nasal/sinus infection, possible spread of infection to other parts of the body should be considered. Infection often spreads to the ears and throat and sometimes to the lungs and stomach. In rare cases, infection can spread to the brain causing meningitis. Therefore, in treating the cause of CIC, i.e. the nasal/sinus infection, we help to prevent many other more serious potential infections involving the eye and other parts of the body.

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