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Chlamydia can affect your eyes in two ways. First, chlamydia can infect the mucous membranes of the eyes, causing conjunctivitis. If treatment is not effective and prompt, scarring may result.

Second, untreated chlamydia can lead to Reiter's syndrome, which can cause uveitis.

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