While rare, severe cases of orbital cellulitis or endophthalmitis can spread to the brain, causing meningitis, which can become life-threatening if not treated promptly. However, the infection must first spread from the cornea to the back portion of the eye for this to occur. Orbital cellulitis occurs when the soft tissues and fat that hold the eye in its socket become infected and is most commonly caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria. With regard to endophthalmitis, the interior of the eye becomes inflamed, commonly as a result of eye surgery or an infected eye laceration or wound. While it is important to take eye infections seriously in case they progress into conditions with severe complications, it is quite rare for any eye infection to spread to the brain. If you live near Paramount, California, and seek expert eye infection treatment, our board-certified physicians at Reddy Urgent Care have all of the expertise required to provide that for you! For a walk-in appointment, we invite you to come to 8311 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM from Monday through Friday and from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday.