The test determines the susceptibility of a microbial species against different antibiotic agents. The introduction of various antimicrobials for treating variety of infections showed the necessity of performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing as a routine procedure in all microbiology laboratories.
Inflammation of the surface of the eye (conjunctivitis) and inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis) are common causes of swollen eyes. Other common causes include crying, lack of sleep, or excessive rubbing of the eyes. Wearing contact lenses can also result in eye swelling. Depending on the cause, swelling may occur in one or both eyes, and it may be accompanied by redness, pain, itching, excessive tear production, or other types of discharge from the affected eyes.
An injury is among the more common causes of puffy eyes. A range of different types of injuries may arise from a blow to the face and specifically the eye area, injury of the eyeball by contact lenses, to chemicals like pool chlorine and strong detergents, and even excessive rubbing of the eye can cause injury.