Outlook
Receiving immediate and quick treatment will help you recover from keratitis faster. However, if it is not addressed, complications may develop. Keratitis can permanently harm vision if left untreated.
Other potential issues include:
- corneal abrasions [5]
- persistent eye infections
- long-term, persistent inflammation
- Corneal ulcers, which are sores on the cornea.
You might require a procedure called a cornea transplant [6] if your condition is severe. If keratitis results in vision loss or blindness, your doctor will probably advise you to have this procedure.
Conclusion
Like other eye disorders, keratitis requires prompt medical attention. If you experience eye pain, seek medical attention right away, especially if you also experience redness, swelling, difficulty opening your eye, or hazy vision. Treatment for keratitis is available.
References
[1] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/conjunctivitis/
[2] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/10278
[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/biocide
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7097272/
[5] https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/corneal-abrasions
[6] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17714-cornea-transplant