Treatment of keratitis

Eyes give people a feeling of brightness and clarity, because they are necessary for people to see objects and the world clearly, and they are necessary for people to enjoy the wonderful world. Therefore, people will protect their eyes most of the time. However, sometimes, due to a little distraction or a little inattention, related germs will have the opportunity to take advantage, which can cause some eye diseases.

Regarding eye diseases, the most common ones are keratitis, cataracts, etc. Among them, the incidence of keratitis is still quite high, which is mainly related to people’s eye hygiene. Sometimes long-term use of the eyes can also cause keratitis. So, how to treat keratitis? Let’s explain it in detail now.

Keratitis is divided into two categories: ulcerative keratitis (corneal ulcer) and non-ulcerative keratitis (deep keratitis). It is caused by different internal and external factors. Inflammation caused by corneal trauma, bacteria and viruses invading the cornea. The affected eye may feel a foreign body sensation, stinging or even burning. There is mixed congestion on the surface of the conjunctiva, accompanied by symptoms such as photophobia, tearing, visual impairment and increased secretions. The corneal surface is infiltrated and ulcers are formed. The vast majority of ulcerative keratitis is caused by exogenous factors, that is, infectious pathogens invade the corneal epithelial cell layer from the outside and cause inflammation.

Eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as animal liver and red radish, to improve corneal nutrition, promote the absorption of inflammation, and thus promote corneal healing. Hormone treatment can be used for allergic keratitis and stromal keratitis, but it should be done under the guidance of an ophthalmologist. Generally, 0.5% eye drops are used. Hormone therapy is contraindicated during the corneal ulcer stage as it may affect ulcer healing and worsen inflammation.

There are two common methods for treating keratitis:

1. Moist heat compress: Moist heat compress can dilate local blood vessels, promote blood circulation, improve local nutrition, and promote early healing of the ulcer surface. If you have any questions, please continue to consult.

2. Application of antibiotic eye ointment: During the corneal ulcer repair stage, in order to protect the ulcer surface, you can apply antibiotic eye ointment and cover it with a disinfected eye pad. Commonly used antibiotic eye drops.

So in life, no matter what the reason is, if we accidentally get keratitis, the first thing we should do is to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible, and then prescribe the right medicine for treatment after the doctor's diagnosis. During the treatment, we can often look into the distance to relieve eye fatigue, so that keratitis can recover as soon as possible.