Bacterial Keratitis

What?

Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped tissue located in the front of the eye, covering the pupil and iris.

How?

Cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped tissue located in the front of the eye, which covers the pupil and iris when affected by keratitis causing immense inflammation.If an infection is not treated or is extensive, keratitis can cause serious complications that can permanently damage the eyesight.

Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of keratitis include:

Redness of the eyes.
Eye pain.
Excessive tears or other discharge from the eyes.
Difficulty opening the eyelid due to pain or irritation.
Blurry vision.
Decreased vision.
Sensitivity to light (photophobia).
Feeling that you have something in your eye.
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