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Corneal Ulcer

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Corneal ulcer
Best Eye Hospital in Panipat
Corneal ulcer at Best Eye Hospital in Panipat

What is Corneal Ulcer?

A corneal ulcer (keratitis) is an erosion on the cornea.

Symptoms of Corneal Ulcer (Keratitis)

  1. Redness
  2. Pain
  3. Watering
  4. Blurry vision
  5. Discharge
  6. Burning
  7. Itching
  8. Light sensitivity

Causes of Corneal Ulcer (Keratitis) 

The causes of a corneal ulcer (keratitis) are :

  1. Contact lenses – contaminated solution, poor hygiene, over usage, sleeping with contact lenses on, using tap water or swimming with contact lens on.
  2. Trauma – chemical injury, thermal burn, animal tail, or vegetative matter
  3. Post-surgery – delayed healing, loose sutures
  4. Lid deformities ,incomplete closure of eyes
  5. Decreased nerve supply to the cornea – seen in diabetics and bell’s palsy patients
  6. Allergic conjunctivitis
  7. Vitamin A deficiency
  8. Prolonged use of steroid eye drops
  9. Severe dry eyes –

Book appointment with an Ophthalmologist :

  1. If noticing decrease in vision
  2. Redness and foreign body sensation
  3. Discharge
  4. White spot forming in front of the eye