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'{{Refimprove|date=January 2008}}{{Lead too short|date=September 2009}} {{Infobox_Disease | Name = Keratitis | Image = Clare-314.jpg | Caption = An eye with non-ulcerative sterile keratitis. | DiseasesDB = 7150| ICD10 = {{ICD10|H|16||h|15}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|370}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D007634 | }} '''Keratitis''' is a condition in which the [[eye]]'s [[cornea]], the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed. The condition is often marked by moderate to intense pain and usually involves impaired eyesight. <ref>[http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/PatientCare/EyeConditions/Keratitis.shtml Keratitis<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Types== Superficial keratitis involves the superficial layers of the cornea. After healing, this form of keratitis does not generally leave a scar. Deep keratitis involves deeper layers of the cornea, and the natural course leaves a [[scar]] upon healing that impairs [[Visual perception|vision]] if on or near the [[visual axis]]. This can be reduced or avoided with the use of topical [[steroid]] eyedrops. ==Causes== Keratitis has multiple causes, one of which is an infection of a present or previous herpes simplex virus secondary to an upper respiratory infection, involving cold sores. ===Pathogens=== *[[Amoebic]] keratitis. Amoebic infection of the cornea is the most serious corneal infection, usually affecting [[contact lens]] wearers.<ref>{{cite doi|10.1099/jmm.0.2008/003459-0}}</ref> It is usually caused by [[Acanthamoeba]]. On May 25, 2007, the CDC issued a health advisory due to increased risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK)infection associated with use of [[Advanced Medical Optics]] (AMO) Complete Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose eye solution. See [http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00260 CDC Advisory] *[[Bacterial]] keratitis. Bacterial infection of the cornea can follow from an injury or from wearing contact lenses. The bacteriums usually involved are [[Staphylococcus aureus]] and for contact lens wearers [[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]]. *[[Fungal keratitis]] (cf. [[Fusarium]], causing recent incidences of keratitis through the possible [[Vector (epidemiology)|vector]] of [[Bausch & Lomb]] [[ReNu]] with MoistureLoc [[contact lens]] solution) *[[Viral]] keratitis :*[[Herpes simplex]] keratitis. Viral infection of the cornea is often caused by the [[herpes simplex virus]] which frequently leaves what is called a 'dendritic ulcer'. :*[[Herpes zoster]] keratitis *[[Onchocerciasis|Onchocercal]] keratitis—for which reason onchocerciasis is also named "river blindness" ===Other=== *Exposure keratitis *[[Photokeratitis]] - keratitis due to intense [[ultraviolet radiation]] exposure (e.g. [[snow blindness]] or [[welder]]'s [[arc eye]].) *[[Corneal ulcer|Ulcerative keratitis]] *Contact lens acute red eye (CLARE) - a non-ulcerative sterile keratitis associated with colonization of Gram-negative bacteria on contact lenses *Severe allergic response may lead to corneal inflammation and [[corneal ulcer|ulceration]] (i.e. [[vernal keratoconjunctivitis]]).[http://www.optometry.co.uk/files/0cd52f986c6c4d460c454802aa7cc5b3_schmid20010223.pdf] * Feline Eosinophilic Keratitis - affecting cats and horses; possibly initiated by feline HSV-1 or other viral infection.<ref>http://www.vet.uga.edu/VPP/clerk/mackey/index.php</ref> ==Diagnosis== Effective diagnosis is important in detecting this condition and subsequent treatment as keratitis is sometimes mistaken for an allergic [[conjunctivitis]]. thisssssssssssssssssssssssssss ==Treatment== Treatment depends on the cause of the keratitis Infectious keratitis generally requires antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral therapy to treat the infection. This treatment can involve prescription eye drops, pills, or even intravenous therapy. Over-the-counter eye drops are typically not helpful in treating infections. In addition, contact lens wearers are typically advised to discontinue contact lens wear and discarding contaminated contact lenses and contact lens cases. Antibacterial solutions include Quixin ([[levofloxacin]]), Zymar ([[gatifloxacin]]), Vigamox ([[moxifloxacin]]), Ocuflox ([[ofloxacin]] &mdash; available generically). Steroid containing medications should not be used for bacterial infections, as they may exacerbate the disease and lead to severe corneal ulceration and corneal perforation. These include Maxitrol ([[neomycin]]+[[polymyxin]]+[[dexamethasone]] &mdash; available generically), as well as other steroid medications.. One should consult an Optometrist or qualified Ophthalmologist for treatment of an eye condition. Some infections may scar the cornea to limit vision. Others may result in perforation of the cornea, (an infection inside the eye), or even loss of the eye. With proper medical attention, infections can usually be successfully treated without long-term visual loss. ==See also== *[[List of eye diseases and disorders]] *[[List of systemic diseases with ocular manifestations]] *[[Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy]] *[[Chronic superficial keratitis]], or pannus, for the disease in dogs ==References== ===Footnotes=== <references/> ===Notations=== *[http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/PatientCare/EyeConditions/Keratitis.shtml UIC Eye Center] ==External links== *[http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cornealdisease/index.asp Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease] The National Eye Institute (NEI) *[http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/atlassearch1.htm?appSession=87915670818785&RecordID=1024&PageID=3&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=1&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy= Filimentary keratitis] {{Eye pathology}} {{Inflammation}} [[Category:Ophthalmology]] [[Category:Optometry]] [[Category:Inflammations]] [[bs:Keratitis]] [[de:Keratitis]] [[es:Queratitis]] [[fr:Kératite]] [[ko:각막염]] [[hr:Keratitis]] [[it:Cheratite]] [[nl:Keratitis]] [[pt:Ceratite]] [[ru:Кератит]] [[sh:Keratitis]] [[uk:Кератит]]'