keratitis

(noun)

Inflammation of the cornea.

Related Terms

  • ulcer
  • conjunctivitis

Examples of keratitis in the following topics:

  • Other Infectious Eye Diseases

    • For the treatment of yeast keratitis, topical amphotericin B is usually the first choice.
    • Herpetic simplex keratitis is a form of keratitis caused by recurrent herpes simplex virus in cornea.
    • Stromal keratitis manifests as a disc-shaped area of corneal edema.
    • Epithelial keratitis is caused by live virus.
    • Summarize the various types of herpes simplex keratitis: dendritic ulcer (epithelial keratitis) and disciform keratitis (stromal keratitis)
  • Bacterial Eye Diseases

    • Superficial keratitis involves the superficial layers (i.e. the epithelium) of the cornea.
    • After healing, this form of keratitis does not generally leave a scar.
    • Keratitis has multiple causes.
    • Treatment depends on the cause of the keratitis.
    • Describe the various causes of conjunctivitis and keratitis and its symptoms
  • Syphilis

    • Rare manifestations include hepatitis, kidney disease, arthritis, periostitis, optic neuritis, uveitis, and interstitial keratitis.
  • Syphilis

    • Rare manifestations include hepatitis, kidney disease, arthritis, periostitis, optic neuritis, uveitis, and interstitial keratitis.
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