Complications
Keratitis is typically caused by infectious pathogens invading the damaged epithelium. It can ultimately lead to corneal ulceration with significant morbidity. Any corneal infiltrate on examination should raise suspicion of keratitis and warrants ophthalmologic consultation. Promptly giving antibiotics with broad-spectrum coverage is required.[18][27][36] Viral, fungal, and amebic etiologies should be considered.[Figure caption and citation for the preceding image starts]: Corneal ulcer seen with fluorescein stainCourtesy of Dr Jonathan Smith, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Dr Philip Severn, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Tyne and Wear, UK; and Dr Lucy Clarke, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK [Citation ends].
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