What is keratitis?

Also known as: bacterial keratitis, viral keratitis, inflammation of the cornea.

The cornea is the clear domed-shaped surface in the front of the eye. It provides protection to both the iris and pupil of the eye. Keratitis is an inflammation or infection of the cornea.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM