If left untreated, infectious keratitis can lead to corneal ulcers, scarring, and even blindness. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.

Infections such as trachoma, keratitis, and corneal ulcers are widespread, especially in rural areas where sanitation and healthcare access are limited. Dr Naveen highlights, “Poor hygiene ...

Doctors recommend not sleeping with or even taking a short nap with contact lenses because you could face severe consequences ...

which allow ophthalmologists to assess corneal clarity and identify conditions like keratitis, ulcers or scarring. Advanced imaging techniques such as anterior segment optical coherence tomography ...

which allow ophthalmologists to assess corneal clarity and identify conditions like keratitis, ulcers, or scarring. “Advanced imaging techniques such as anterior segment optical coherence ...

“For example, untreated bacterial keratitis can lead to corneal ulcers, resulting in blindness,” she noted, adding: “Even with treatment, some infections can cause permanent damage, mainly ...

The indication for insertion of ProKera was nonhealing corneal ulcers of infective origin ... with a history of previous herpes zoster keratitis, superficial punctate keratitis, and subepithelial ...

An estimated 20,000-25,000 new cases of corneal blindness in India are worrying the doctors, who say untreated infections and injuries are the major causes. Corneal blindness is a significant ...

The indication for insertion of ProKera was nonhealing corneal ulcers of infective origin ... seen particularly associated with neurotrophic keratitis and dry eye syndrome. ProKera (Bio-Tissue ...

"Coloured contact lenses are known to cause corneal abrasions, ulcers and keratitis, which is a serious eye infection that can often be difficult to treat." Tina says: "Perhaps a much more serious ...