Corneal ulcers and infections

Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources

What is Corneal ulcers and infections?

The cornea is the transparent area at the front of the eyeball. A corneal ulcer is an erosion or open sore in the outer layer of the cornea. It is associated with infection by a bacterium, virus, fungus, or parasite. See also corneal injury.

Alternative Names:

Bacterial keratitis; Fungal keratitis; Acanthamoeba keratitis; Herpes simplex keratitis

Posts on Corneal ulcers and infections (141)

I have been treated for the last two months for a corneal ulcer that was infected with a fu...
Hello, Last night I started having discomfort in my eye -- it felt like something was lo...
I am a 37 year old female and have had chronic eye inflammation for about 15 years, from ep...
I am a 37 year old female and have had chronic eye inflammation for about 15 years, from ep...
A year ago I was diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia in the hip area which I was told would ...
What would cause little red bumps under the skin (you can not feel the bumps themselves) on...
OMG! I stumbled on this site and wa amazed. I finally feel that I am indeed sane. I am 3...
42 f with lupus have rash on face most of time and right now I also am experiencing rash al...
About two months ago, I got quite sick, my throat was sore, lymphnodes very enlarged, heada...
In October I was diagnosed with a tubal preagnancy. I underwent chemical treatment to end i...

More Articles related to Corneal ulcers and infections(1)

Members (2)