if the body’s immune system isn’t aware of the eyes, how does it resolve an eye infection?

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if the body’s immune system isn’t aware of the eyes, how does it resolve an eye infection?

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The eyes have their own separate [ocular immune system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocular_immune_system) which works inside the eyes.

Most eye infections are normally infections of the conjunctiva surrounding the eyes, which are covered by the normal immune system.