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keratitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea (the transparent structure in the front of the eye ). ...
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Further Reading on keratitis
  • Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Most people with farsightedness ( hyperopia ) don ' t require treatment . Glasses or contacts can improve ...of glaucoma, keratoconus, inflammatory eye diseases, herpes simplex keratitis , or past eye...
  • Pinkeye - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Get information about pink eye types ( viral , bacterial , allergic conjunctivitis ), treatment and ...infection of deeper parts of the eye (for example, uveitis, iritis, or keratitis ). For more...
  • Corneal Flash Burns ( WebMD )
    Eyes , particularly the cornea ( the clear window of tissue on the front of the eyeball ),  can be damaged easily by exposure to ...sun. A corneal flash burn (also called ultraviolet keratitis ) can be...
  • Eye Injuries ( WebMD )
    Eye injuries range from the very minor , such as getting soap in your eye , to the catastrophic ,...in which the globe of the eye has been penetrated by the object. Ultraviolet keratitis (or corneal flash...
  • Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Learn about treatments for nearsightedness (myopia)...who have a history of glaucoma, keratoconus, inflammatory eye diseases, herpes simplex keratitis , or past eye injuries or surgeries should avoid...


  • Facial Problems,Noninjury - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition . Symptoms may include pain ,...in the face or head, causing severe facial pain or eye problems ( keratitis ). An infected or...
  • Corneal Abrasion ( WebMD )
    A corneal abrasion is a painful scrape or scratch of the surface of the clear part of the eye...something in the eye, foreign body sensation, eye pain, corneal epithelial defect, photophobia, keratitis
  • Radial keratotomy (RK) for nearsightedness ( WebMD )
    Radial keratotomy ( RK ) involves making tiny cuts in the cornea , which flatten it and reduce ...Puncture (perforation) of the cornea. Infection of the cornea (bacterial keratitis ). This may occur...
  • LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) for nearsightedness ( WebMD )
    LASIK ( laser - assisted in - situ keratomileusis ) is a relatively new type of laser surgery for ...complications are rare but may include: Infection of the cornea ( keratitis ). Elevated pressure inside...
  • Acanthamoeba keratitis ( MedicineNet )


  • Deafness-ichthyosis-keratitis syndrome ( MedicineNet )
  • Ichthyosis-keratitis-deafness syndrome ( MedicineNet )
  • Acanthamoeba keratitis ( eMedicineHealth )
  • Deafness-ichthyosis-keratitis syndrome ( eMedicineHealth )
  • Ichthyosis-keratitis-deafness syndrome ( eMedicineHealth )



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