Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Hypopyon, left eye
Emergency
ICD-10: H20 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: आंख में पस · தமிழ்: கண்ணில் சீழ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಣ್ಣಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕೀವು · తెలుగు: కంటిలో చీము · বাংলা: চোখে পুঁজ · मराठी: डोळ्यात पू · ગુજરાતી: આંખમાં પરુ
About this condition
Hypopyon is a serious eye condition where pus or white blood cells collect in the front chamber of the eye, appearing as a white or yellowish layer at the bottom. It usually indicates a severe infection or inflammation inside the eye that requires urgent medical treatment. Delay in treatment can lead to permanent vision loss.
Common symptoms
severe eye pain
blurred vision
white or yellow layer in eye
redness
sensitivity to light
decreased vision
When to see a doctor: immediately - same day
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | आंख में पस · बायीं आंख में सूजन · आंख में मवाद · आंख की गंभीर सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கண்ணில் சீழ் · இடது கண் வீக்கம் · கண் தொற்று · கண்ணில் பழுப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಣ್ಣಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕೀವು · ಎಡ ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಊತ · ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕಣ್ಣಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳದಿ ಪದರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కంటిలో చీము · ఎడమ కంటి వాపు · కంటి ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · కంటిలో పసుపు పొర |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চোখে পুঁজ · বাম চোখের প্রদাহ · চোখের সংক্রমণ · চোখে হলুদ স্তর |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डोळ्यात पू · डाव्या डोळ्याची सूज · डोळ्यात संसर्ग · डोळ्यात पिवळा थर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | આંખમાં પરુ · ડાબી આંખનો સોજો · આંખનો ચેપ · આંખમાં પીળો સ્તર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hypopyon, left eye?
severe eye pain, blurred vision, white or yellow layer in eye, redness, sensitivity to light, decreased vision.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - same day
Is Hypopyon, left eye common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Hypopyon, left eye?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - same day.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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