Symptoms
- Eye pain
- Redness
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision
- Tearing or discharge
- Sensation of a foreign body in the eye
Risk Factors
- Bacterial and viral infections
- Fungi
- Parasites
- Dry eye
- Trauma
- Autoimmune diseases
- Allergies
- Burns
Diagnosis
Keratitis is diagnosed with a biomicroscope, which allows the eye specialist to determine the extent of the disease progression and which layers of the cornea are affected. It is very important during the examination to ascertain whether the inflammatory process has also involved other structures of the eye.
Treatment
Depending on the cause, treatment may include antibiotics, antiviral or antifungal medications, as well as steroid eye drops for some forms.
The duration of therapy and the type of medications used are determined strictly individually.
Prevention
- Use artificial tears to alleviate dry eye symptoms.
- Wear sunglasses.
- Visit an ophthalmologist in case of trauma (injuries that can cause infection).
- Maintain good hygiene when cleaning contact lenses and do not touch your eye with dirty hands.
- Protect your eyes when working with chemicals and toxic substances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Without treatment, the inflammation can affect the deep layers of the cornea and impair vision. If not treated promptly, it can even lead to the necessity of corneal transplantation.
Equipment
Solix (OCT)
Optical coherence tomography allows for fast and precise non-invasive imaging of the retina, optic nerve, and cornea.
