Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that can be infectious in nature or caused by trauma to the cornea (including prolonged contact lens wear).
The latest diagnostic and surgical equipment, years of experience, and comprehensive knowledge allow the ophthalmologists at Top Ihilov Clinic to accurately and timely detect and successfully treat any diseases of the eye's cornea, including keratitis.
Keratitis: Benefits of Treatment at Top Ihilov Clinic
Top Ihilov Clinic employs the best ophthalmologists in Israel, ready to solve any medical problem related to vision, and have extensive experience in treating a wide range of corneal diseases such as keratitis.
Typically, in the case of non-infectious keratitis, for example, caused by prolonged contact lens wear, treatment is usually sufficient with medication and wearing an eye patch.
Infectious keratitis has several varieties, depending on which its treatment varies:
- Bacterial keratitis – its treatment depends on the stage of the disease. Mild forms are treated with antibacterial eye drops, while moderate and severe forms require anti-inflammatory antibiotics or corticosteroid eye drops.
- Fungal keratitis requires treatment with antifungal medications and drops.
- Viral keratitis is also treated with appropriate medications; however, the cure is not complete, and the disease may return after some time.
- Amoebic keratitis occurs due to the presence of the Acanthamoeba parasite in the eye. It is very difficult to treat, as this protozoan organism often proves resistant to medications, and corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) may be required.
Keratitis: Diagnosis at Top Ihilov Clinic
Main symptoms of keratitis:
- cloudiness of the eye
- ulceration
- eye pain
- redness
- increased tearing or other eye discharge
- pain or irritation in the eyelids
- photophobia
- itching, burning, or the sensation of sand in the eye
- swelling around the eyes
In case of suspected keratitis, the ophthalmologists at Top Ihilov Clinic perform the following diagnostic procedures:
- General eye examination, including visual acuity testing.
- Examination using a slit lamp to illuminate the cornea, iris, lens, and the space between the iris and cornea, allowing the doctor to examine them in greater detail and determine the nature and stage of keratitis, as well as its potential impact on other parts of the eye.
- Laboratory analysis: the doctor may take a sample of tears or corneal cells for laboratory analysis to determine the cause of keratitis and the best method of treatment.