Corneal Infections

What is a Corneal Transplant Surgery?

Corneal ulcers are most commonly caused by an infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or a parasite.

Acanthamoeba keratitis occurs in contact lens users. It is more likely to happen in people who make their own homemade cleaning solutions.
Fungal keratitis can occur after a corneal injury involving plant material. It may also occur in people with a suppressed immune system.
Herpes simplex keratitis is a serious viral infection. It may cause repeated attacks that are triggered by stress, exposure to sunlight, or any condition that lowers the immune response.
Microbial keratitis is a potentially vision threatening and very serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent blindness. Complete microbiological workup is required to identify responsible organism and for targeted therapy. Therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty is a useful procedure for restoration of normal corneal structure in cases in which infection fails to heal with medication or when the cornea perforates.