Keratitis
Background
- Inflammation of the cornea
Clinical Features
- Pain
- Impaired visual acuity
- Photophobia
- Eye redness
- Foreign body sensation
Differential Diagnosis
- Bacterial keratitis
- Ultraviolet keratitis
- Herpes keratitis
- Fungal keratitis
- Amoebic keratitis
- Parasitic keratitis
Evaluation
Management
- Treat according to the underlying cause
- Contact lens users should discontinue use of lens
Disposition
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