Everything You Need to Know About Bacterial Keratitis: The Silent Corneal Infection
Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea, the clear “window” covering the iris, caused by bacteria. It is sometimes called a corneal ulcer when tissue loss occurs. Because early symptoms like redness or mild irritation can be subtle, bacterial keratitis has been dubbed a “silent corneal infection.” Left untreated, it can progress rapidly and…




