Inflammatory disease of the cornea, accompanied by opacity and impaired vision, is called keratitis - it has certain symptoms and appropriate treatment. The disease can spread to one or both eyes. Get rid of the disease in most cases can be quickly and painlessly - it all depends on the causes and timely initiation of therapy.
Symptoms and treatment of herpetic or viral keratitis
Herpetic keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea, which appears as a result of the action of the corresponding virus. Among the types of disease, this is considered the most common. In addition, it is characterized by a severe form.
The causative agent is activated by the general weakening of the immune system. Usually this is due to fever, hypothermia, stress or SARS.
For the disease characterized by sharp deterioration of vision, pain, swelling and redness of the eye area.
Antiviral and immunomodulating agents are used for treatment. It can be ointments, tablets or drops. In any case, first you need to go to a specialist. Otherwise, self-administration can lead to a rapid deterioration of the condition.
Depending on the severity of the form, surgical intervention is prescribed-both a simple operation and a serious corneal transplant.
Symptoms of microbial keratitis
Microbial keratitis is considered a serious ailment in ophthalmology, since in most cases it causes temporary disability. In the future, this can lead to a significant reduction in vision and even blindness.
The illness is manifested by the following symptoms:
- sharp pain in the eye;
- lacrimation ;
- inflammation of the eyeball;
- mucopurulent discharge in the eye area;
- corneal opacity;
- sharp drop in vision.
Symptoms of allergic keratitis
This type of ailment develops as a result of an acute form of allergy to certain factors. The clinical picture is characterized by "corneal syndrome", in which there is a sharp reaction to light, severe lacrimation, narrowing of the eye's slit.
The disease manifests itself by such symptoms as:
- burning;
- sensation of a foreign body in the eye;
- strong pain;
- redness of the eyeball;
- clouding;
- deterioration of visual acuity, which in case of cessation of allergy is often not returned.
Symptoms and treatment of filamentous keratitis of the eye
This kind of ailment develops against the backdrop of the drying of the corneal epithelium and excessive tear production. In general, the patients get burning, irritation and photophobia, dryness of the nasopharynx. The disease is characterized by a filiform discharge from the eyes. In severe form, corneal ulcers and recurrent erosions often develop, which can lead to perforation.
Specialists prescribe local and pathogenetic therapies. They are aimed at mitigating and completely eliminating the causes of the disease. So, one of the most effective are eye drops with vitamins. Together with them they write out:
- artificial tears;
- corticosteroids;
- Taufon solution;
- sodium chloride.
In addition, the complex should use ointment funds:
- emulsion of Synthomycin;
- Solcoseryl;
- Actovegin .
In case of prolonged leakage, surgical intervention is recommended. Filling of lacrimal ducts with silicone is performed. Lacrimal plastic is also prescribed. In some cases, the use of low-hydrophilic contact lenses helps.
After recovery, a special course of vitamins and maintenance products is prescribed. All this is mainly aimed at improving the performance of the immune system. Also, a certain diet is prescribed that favorably affects the organs of vision.