Can slit lamp examine keratitis

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Keratitis is usually caused by damage to the cornea, which leads to the invasion of bacteria and viruses. Patients with keratitis can be divided into two types: ulcerative keratitis and non ulcerative keratitis. Now let's talk about whether slit lamp can check for keratitis.

Can slit lamp examine keratitis

First, yes. Keratitis refers to the inflammatory lesions caused by trauma or infection with bacteria, viruses and fungi, including herpes simplex keratitis, superficial punctate keratitis, corneal degeneration, suppurative keratitis, corneal stromal inflammation and fascicular keratitis.

Second: there are many types of keratitis, such as bacterial, viral, fungal and so on, which can be judged by slit lamp examination and corneal staining. But to make a clear diagnosis, corneal scraping or secretion smears should be carried out, and targeted anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out according to the specific types of keratitis.

Third: Yes. Keratitis is divided into ulcerative keratitis (corneal ulcer) and non ulcerative keratitis (deep keratitis). It is caused by internal and external factors. Inflammation caused by corneal trauma, bacterial and viral invasion. The affected eye has foreign body sensation, tingling and even burning sensation.

matters needing attention

Suffering from keratitis can usually be caused by internal or external causes. Patients with keratitis are usually accompanied by a series of adverse symptoms such as congestion, fear of light and tears, which bring discomfort to the patient's body.