Kerateitis is called the inflammation of the cornea of the eye, its treatment depends on the etiology of the disease. The disease affects the anterior section of the eyeball and leads to a significant decrease in vision. Keratitis of the eye can occur for several reasons. It can be a viral, fungal or bacterial infection. The disease can lead to mechanical damage, as well as chemical or thermal damage.
Keratitis of the cornea: Species
Various causes can cause the disease, depending on which, several types of keratitis are distinguished:
- Bacterial. This kind of keratitis causes a wax pseudomonasal, can cause an amoebic infection. Most often this happens when the lens is worn incorrectly or when the eye is injured during removal.
- Fungal keratitis causes fungal parasites. As a consequence, ulcers begin to appear in the deep layers of the cornea. It is this kind of keratitis that is most dangerous, since it can significantly reduce the quality of vision. There are cases when the eye appears thorn.
- Viral keratitis. This kind of keratitis occurs when the virus acts in the human body, most often it is the herpes virus. Viral keratitis can reduce visual acuity if the disease lasts a long time.
- Herpetic keratitis. This is the primary and postpervital herpes of the cornea of the eye. Keratitis of this species can be superficial or deep. The first type often passes almost imperceptibly with small opacifications in the form of dots. In the second case, the inner layer of the cornea is captured, which can be accompanied by a ulcer or a thorn.
- Ochnocercious. Appears in allergic reactions. The disease proceeds with such symptoms: photophobia, itching, lachrymation. This kind of keratitis can provoke not only a significant visual impairment, but also blindness.
Keratitis of the eye: symptoms
If the keratitis is of a superficial nature, then it affects only the upper layer of the cornea of the eye. This type of keratitis is often a complication in the complicated course of conjunctivitis. At a superficial keratitis of scars or traces does not remain.
The inner layers of the cornea become inflamed with deep keratitis. As a result, scars remain, they lead to a decrease in visual acuity. The keratitis of the eye can be recognized by the common symptom: the transparency of the cornea is significantly reduced, as there is swelling.
In addition to the edema on the cornea, infiltrates appear. They consist of plasma cells, the epithelium above them can be irradiated or exfoliated. As a consequence, the cornea loses its luster, ulcers or erosion. If the infiltrates are not deep, then they dissolve and pass without a trace. In those cases when the infiltrates are rather deep, they can leave opacities of very different severity. If the process is complicated by a purulent infection, infiltrates can be accompanied by necrosis of the corneal tissue.
Keratitis of the eye: treatment
Treatment of eye keratitis depends on its origin. But common in the treatment of any type of keratitis is a special detail. As much as possible, lean on foods containing calcium and vitamins C and B, fish oil, try to exclude carbohydrates as much as possible from the diet.
If keratitis is caused by an infection, antifungal, antibacterial or antiviral therapy will be needed. These may be eye drops, injections or tablets.
Do not rush to rejoice and finish the treatment when all the visible symptoms are gone. To prevent scars and complications, treatment should be continued until the doctor gives permission to finish it.