Prevention in the Management of Infectious Keratitis

The morbidity associated with infectious keratitis (IK) has been increasingly recognized globally, especially among developing countries. International corneal specialists have recommended that this condition should be classified as a neglected tropical disease so that it gets the policy attention it deserves. Bacteria, fungi, and acanthamoeba are the common etiological agents, and the incidence and proportion varies with different geographic locations. Unlike other visually debilitating conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, both of which may cause blindness without the patient being aware, IK causes significant symptoms to the patients prompting them to seek care. However, the nonavailability of primary point-of-care resources at remote locations may prevent patients from getting the appropriate treatment at the earliest possible time.
Source: JAMA Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research