{"id":20900,"date":"2023-11-01T12:23:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T16:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/bacterial-keratitis\/"},"modified":"2024-10-21T07:02:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T11:02:07","slug":"bacterial-keratitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/blog\/cuidados-oculares\/bacterial-keratitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacterial Keratitis: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bacterial Keratitis, as the name suggests, is an infection caused by bacteria. It occurs in the cornea of your eye.<br><br>It usually develops more quickly than any other type of Keratitis. Sometimes, it may take just a day or two to destroy your cornea.<br><br>In the US, approximately 25,000 cases of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/bacterial-keratitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"bacterial Keratitis\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">bacterial Keratitis<\/a> are reported yearly.<br><br>Bacterial Keratitis can be acute, chronic, or transient, depending on the type of bacteria.<br><br>Common bacteria that usually cause bacterial Keratitis are Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus.<br><br>Read on to learn about bacterial Keratitis in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Dato<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> Bacteria are the most common cause of infectious Keratitis. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"symptoms-of-bacterial-keratitis\">Symptoms of Bacterial Keratitis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are not one but many symptoms of bacterial Keratitis, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ocular pain: you can feel the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/eye-health\/eye-pain-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rapid<\/a> onset of pain in the eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloodshot eye: you can see redness in your eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photophobia: you experience discomfort in bright lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive tearing: your eyes are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/epiphora#causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">always<\/a> watery because of excess tear production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred vision: difficulty seeing things clearly&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye discharge: thick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/eye-mucus-types-3422108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">green<\/a> or gray mucus in your eye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Advertencia<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. If bacterial Keratitis is left untreated, it can even lead to blindness. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"causes-of-bacterial-keratitis\">Causes of Bacterial Keratitis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are mainly two causes of bacterial Keratitis.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-lens\">Contact lens<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Contact lens is the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/contact-lenses\/causes\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/contactlenses\/germs-infections.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/contact-lenses\/causes\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/contactlenses\/germs-infections.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">causa<\/a> of bacterial Keratitis. You can have bacterial Keratitis due to contact lenses if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16160492\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">wear<\/a> contact lenses overnight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You clean contact lenses inadequately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not disinfecting contact lenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing contact lenses for extended periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share contact lenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/can-you-swim-with-contacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">con<\/a> contact lenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your contact lens solution gets contaminated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ocular-trauma\">Ocular trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Ocular trauma is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17144518\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">major<\/a> causes of bacterial Keratitis. You can get trauma in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreign body injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical, mechanical, and thermal injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous ocular and eyelid surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diagnosis-of-bacterial-keratitis\">Diagnosis of Bacterial Keratitis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your ophthalmologist can diagnose bacterial Keratitis in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eye-exam\">Eye exam<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Glaucoma-Checkup1-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"swollen eyelid treatment\" class=\"wp-image-3150\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eye Checkup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple eye exam is the primary diagnostic method that your ophthalmologist will conduct.&nbsp;<br><br>It may be challenging to open your eyes. Still, this primary step has to be taken for further diagnosis or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slit-lamp-examination\">Slit lamp examination<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The doctor can conduct a slit lamp examination for clinical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1319453419300505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">findings like<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Papillary conjunctival reaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ciliary injection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A gray-white corneal infiltrate at the epithelial and stromal level surrounded by corneal edema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overlaid by a corneal epithelial defect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anterior chamber reaction&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypopyon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"corneal-scraping\">Corneal scraping<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In severe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/How-is-Keratitis-Diagnosed.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cases<\/a> of bacterial Keratitis, corneal scraping can be conducted.<br><br>In this, cells are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyehealthnepal.com\/corneal-scraping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">collected<\/a> from the surface of your eye. This helps in further analysis for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"treatment-of-bacterial-keratitis\">Treatment of Bacterial Keratitis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Mostly, bacterial Keratitis can be treated easily with antibiotics.<br><br>En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5710829\/#:~:text=requiring%20corneal%20transplantation.-,Antibiotics,line%20treatment%20for%20bacterial%20keratitis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">first line<\/a> treatment of bacterial Keratitis is antibiotic eye drops.&nbsp;<br><br>You could be instructed to take the drops four times daily in moderate circumstances. However, the frequency can increase based on its severity.<br><br>Also, oral antibacterial medications may be prescribed in <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.aao.org\/Bacterial_Keratitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">severo<\/a> bacterial Keratitis cases.<br><br>Surgical treatment is also advised when the bacterial Keratitis has advanced.<br><br>Your doctor can perform surgeries like a conjunctival <a href=\"https:\/\/aes.amegroups.com\/article\/view\/7003\/html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">flap<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12144228\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">therapeutic<\/a> keratoplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Haz tu pedido:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\"> Puede obtener <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/producto\/lotepred-eye-drop-of-5-ml\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lotepred Eye Drops\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Lotepred Eye Drops<\/a> de <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WowRx\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">WowRx<\/a>. It is a prescribed medicine for redness and swelling of the eyes. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"risk-factors-associated-with-bacterial-keratitis\">Risk factors associated with bacterial Keratitis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Certain types of ocular surface diseases are said to be the common risk factors for bacterial Keratitis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are divided into two types: local and systemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blepharitis-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Allergic Conjunctivitis\" class=\"wp-image-4927\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">allergic conjunctivitis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-diseasesconditions\">Local diseases\/conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/keratitis\/#:~:text=Dry%20eye%20syndrome%3A%20The%20eyes,which%20can%20lead%20to%20keratitis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dry<\/a> eyes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corneal suture-related infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abnormalities of eyelid anatomy and function&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8099408\/#:~:text=Trichiasis%20can%20occur%20in%20all,keratitis%2C%20threatening%20patients&#039;%20vision.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trichiasis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blepharitis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic dacryocystitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/blepharoconjunctivitis#:~:text=It%20presents%20after%20an%20incubation,Valerio%20and%20Lin%2C%202019).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blepharoconjunctivitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entropion conjunctivitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lagophthalmos neurotrophic keratopathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epithelial defect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18722962\/#:~:text=Patients%20with%20recurrent%20corneal%20erosions,than%20someone%20without%20recurrent%20erosions.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Recurrent<\/a> corneal erosions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary bacterial Keratitis after viral Keratitis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bullous keratopathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4355345\/#:~:text=Ectropion%20can%20lead%20to%20chronic,foreign%20body%20sensation%20%5B3%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ectropion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"systematic-diseasesconditions\">Systematic diseases\/conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diabetes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3134329\/#:~:text=Keratopathy%20is%20a%20well%20described,5%2C15%2C25%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">mellitus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malnourishment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connective tissue or autoimmune pathologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steven-Johnson <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30998617\/#:~:text=Results%3A%20Microbial%20keratitis%20developed%20in,a%20period%20of%205%20years.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">syndrome<\/a> (SJS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5th and 7th cranial nerve palsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/eczema\/eye-complications.aspx#:~:text=Atopic%20dermatitis%20can%20cause%20a,of%20the%20eye%2C%20says%20Dr.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Atopic<\/a> dermatitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunosuppression (AIDS)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1041391\/pdf\/brjopthal00606-0076.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">alcoholism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"takeaway\">Para llevar<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Bacterial Keratitis is one of the most common infectious Keratitis. It happens due to certain bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus.<br><br>If you wear contact lenses and don\u2019t maintain hygiene, you are at a higher risk of bacterial Keratitis.<br><br>Red eye, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/WowRxPharmacy.com\/blog\/eye-care\/eye-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"dolor ocular\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">dolor ocular<\/a>, excessive tearing, and eye discharge are some of the common symptoms that one can notice.<br><br>Usually, bacterial Keratitis is easily treatable with topical or oral antibiotics. But some severe cases may need surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1679045495523\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How long does bacterial Keratitis last?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>If the bacterial Keratitis is mild, then it won\u2019t last long. With timely treatment and the use of antibiotic eye drops, it may heal within one or two days. However, severe cases can take some time to heal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1679045511406\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do you treat bacterial Keratitis?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Antibiotics are the first preference for the treatment of bacterial Keratitis. Your ophthalmologist can advise you on antibiotic eye drops or oral medications. Sometimes, in severe cases, surgery can also be performed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1679045531020\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What are the two most common bacteria for bacterial Keratitis?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Several different types of bacteria can cause bacterial Keratitis. The two most common bacteria that can lead to bacterial Keratitis are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citaciones:<\/strong><br \/>\nWowRx utiliza s\u00f3lo fuentes de alta calidad al escribir nuestros art\u00edculos. 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In the US, approximately 25,000 cases of bacterial Keratitis are reported [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":20901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1410],"tags":[1416],"class_list":["post-20900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eye-care","tag-eyecare-types"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20900"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20900\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38245,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20900\/revisions\/38245"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}