Fungal Keratitis?
The eye has numerous delicate parts.
Fungal Keratitis
What is Fungal Keratitis?
The eye has numerous delicate parts. Given their importance, we should protect our eyes from harm at all costs. Infection of the cornea, the transparent membrane that shields the iris and plays a crucial role in vision, is known as keratitis.
As the name implies, fungal infections of the cornea produce fungal keratitis. Several factors can contribute to this, but eye injuries and contact lens use are the most prevalent triggers of fungal keratitis. Typically found in warm, humid climates, it causes the corona to enlarge. A corneal ulcer caused by fungus is another name for this condition. In southern India, fungal keratitis is highly prevalent; if ignored, it can cause permanent blindness.
Fungal Keratitis Symptoms
Eye Pain
Eye Redness
Discharge from the eyes
Blurry Vision
Sensitivity to light
Excess tearing
Fungal Keratitis Causes
Fungal keratitis may develop for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is getting a thorn, plant, or object stuck in your eye. However, fungal keratitis can also be acquired by other means, including:
Eye trauma
An underlying eye disease
Weak immunity
Usage of contact lenses
Risk factors of corneal ulcer (keratitis)
Injury or chemical burns
Eyelid disorders that prevent proper functioning of the eyelid
Dry eyes
Contact lens wearers
People who have or have had cold sores, chicken pox or shingles
Abuse of steroid eye drops
Diabetics
Fungal Keratitis Prevention
Those who wear contact lenses should take extra precautions to avoid developing fungal keratitis. Workers in agricultural and associated industries should take precautions to protect their eyes when handling mud and vegetables, as this is the most prevalent route of transmission for fungal keratitis.
Fungal Keratitis Diagnosis
Fungal keratitis can be diagnosed with a simple procedure in which an ophthalmologist scrapes a little piece of your eye and sends it to a lab for analysis.
Fungal Keratitis Treatment
Antifungal medicine is the mainstay of treatment for fungal keratitis. The treatment for fungal keratitis, which can affect both the eyes and the skin, takes several months and consists of both oral and topical antifungal therapy. Surgery, such as corneal transplantation, may be necessary if the fungal keratitis does not improve after taking this medication. Dr. Agarwal and his staff of specialists offer the best treatment available for fungal keratitis.