Final answer:
It is false that all eye infections are treated without culture; some require identification of the causative agent for targeted treatment, especially bacterial infections that can lead to permanent damage if not treated appropriately.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement 'Eye infections are treated with topical anti-inflammatory and anti-infective agents without a culture of secretions' is generally false. While some mild bacterial or viral eye infections, such as certain forms of conjunctivitis, may resolve without treatment, other infections can be more severe and require specific treatment. For bacterial infections like bacterial conjunctivitis, topical antibiotics are commonly prescribed, and these infections are contagious. To effectively target the infection and prevent potential permanent damage, bacterial cultures and other tests like Gram stain and diagnostic biochemical tests are sometimes necessary to identify the causative agent. Anti-infective agents such as antibacterial creams or drops are used in the prevention of neonatal conjunctivitis and to treat infections like gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. Infections caused by viruses, however, do not benefit from antibiotic treatment and are instead managed through supportive care as they often resolve on their own.