Eye Inflammation (Conjunctivitis)
The most common symptom of Lyme disease in the eye is conjunctivitis, which can cause eye pain, redness of the eye, and swelling. In addition to these symptoms, they may experience watery eyes and sensitivity to light.
Other effects of conjunctivitis include blurred vision, a sensation that something is in the eye, and a feeling of having sand in them. A doctor will perform several tests to determine if a person has Lyme disease-related conjunctivitis, including a culture to verify the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria and an analysis of a sample taken from the eye.
However, if the symptoms are persistent or begin to worsen after several weeks or months, they could be caused by something other than Lyme disease.
