ABSTRACT
Infectious diseases can affect all organs and tissues of the body, including the eye. While many symptoms and signs may be non-specific and subjective, ocular manifestations may provide valuable clinical insight. It is important for the ophthalmologist to identify these features, as they can aid in establishing the diagnosis and further management. The cornea can be involved in a variety of systemic infections, such as tuberculosis, leprosy, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, syphilis, Lyme disease and onchocerciasis. An 18-year-old female presented with gradually progressive redness, pain and watering in both her eyes for the past three weeks. The ocular diagnosis was based on clinical findings; systemic investigations, mainly complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), Mantoux tuberculin skin test and a chest X-ray, were performed.
