For the treatment of bacterial keratitis, adjunctive corticosteroids are not superior to placebo and adjunctive corneal cross-linking (CXL) is associated with increased scar size, according to a study ...

Bacterial keratitis represents a serious infection of the corneal tissue that can rapidly impair vision if not promptly and adequately treated. This condition, alongside other microbial eye ...

Any views expressed above are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of WebMD or Medscape. Cite this: Treating Bacterial Keratitis in Developing Countries - Medscape - Jan 12, 2017.

Investigations for Suspected Microbial Keratitis after Refractive Surgery When a patient presents with any symptoms of pain, photophobia or reduced vision, or on examination if there is any ...

Infectious keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea, affects millions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to specialist eye care is limited.