Actor Pedro Pascal, best known for playing Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones, has revealed that he contracted an eye infection after fans frequently asked him to recreate his character’s death scene on the show. In the production, the actor’s eyeballs are crushed until the skull cracks.

Pedro Pascal discovers an eye infection. – Photo: @pascalispunk/Instagram/Disclosure/ND

According to ophthalmologist Sergio Felberg, head of the cornea at the São Camilo hospital chain in São Paulo, touching the eyes can lead to the transfer of viruses and bacteria to the site.

According to ophthalmologist Hallim Feres, a member of the CBO (Brazilian Council of Ophthalmologists), some infections can be benign, last for several days and are easily treated with eye drops, but others, especially those that affect the cornea, can have serious consequences. more serious development. “Longer treatment, including the risk of permanent vision loss,” Felberg says.

He adds by stating that aesthetic procedures such as eyelash extensions and the use of false nails cause an increase in eye infections.

Another problem that can be caused by hand-to-eye contact is keratoconus, which can be contracted by scratching or rubbing the eyeball.

This can lead to weakening of the cornea in people who already have a predisposition — it occurs in 1 in 2,000 to 2,500 people, Feres says.

main symptoms

Among the symptoms that can appear on the background of infections, ophthalmologists distinguish local redness, itching, watery eyes, a feeling of sand on the eyelids, blurred vision, discomfort in the eyes and sensitivity to light.

If any of these signs appear, medical attention should be sought for proper diagnosis and treatment, which may vary depending on the cause and the affected area.

Medications used include eye drops to lubricate the eyes, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents.