Keratitis

Keratitis is an inflammation of the tissue of the cornea of ​​the eye. This is a serious condition that can lead to blurred vision or even loss of an eye if not treated promptly. According to the source of the damaging factor, keratitis is divided into exogenous and endogenous. Exogenous keratitis includes diseases in which a damaging environmental factor acts on the cornea. This could be injury, physical impact, chemicals, viruses, bacteria or fungi. Endogenous keratitis occurs when the source of the disease is located in the body; This group includes syphilitic, tuberculous and herpetic keratitis.

Symptoms of keratitis

Symptoms of keratitis can vary depending on its cause and severity. Common symptoms include:

1. Very severe pain in the eye;
2. Sharp pain when blinking or closing the eye;
3. Very sensitive eyes to light (photophobia);
4. Decreased vision;
5. Feeling of irritation or sand in the eye;
6. Redness of the eye;
7. Discharge from the eye.

Symptoms may appear suddenly or develop gradually. If you suspect keratitis, you should consult an ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Syphilitic keratitis

Syphilitic keratitis is a rare disease that can occur with congenital syphilis. It appears between the ages of 6 and 20 years and is accompanied by other signs of congenital syphilis, such as a saddle nose, prominent frontal bumps and saber-shaped shins. Syphilitic keratitis is associated with the development of an allergic reaction to corneal tissue.

Symptoms of syphilitic keratitis begin with mild lacrimation and photophobia. After some time, a gray-white infiltrate can be detected on the periphery of the cornea. Gradually, the area of ​​the infiltrate increases, it spreads throughout the cornea. At the 5th week, blood vessels begin to grow into the cornea from the edges, pain in the eye intensifies, the cornea becomes cloudy, and visual acuity drops sharply. Vessels grow throughout the cornea, giving it the color of stale meat. At the 11-13th week of the disease, resorption of the infiltrate begins, which can last up to a year. Clearing the cornea from infiltrate is accompanied by the formation of a scar, which can lead to vision impairment or even loss.

Treatment of syphilitic keratitis

Treatment of syphilitic keratitis consists of physical therapy, the use of antibiotics and glucocorticosteroid drugs. Physiotherapy includes the use of ultraviolet rays, laser therapy and electrical stimulation. Antibiotics are used to kill the causative agent of the disease, the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Glucocorticosteroid drugs are used to reduce inflammation and prevent scar formation.

In addition, with syphilitic keratitis, it is necessary to conduct regular examinations with an ophthalmologist to monitor the course of the disease and assess the effectiveness of treatment. It is also important to monitor the general condition of the body and treat sexually transmitted diseases in general.

Overall, syphilitic keratitis is a serious condition that can lead to vision loss or even loss of an eye. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor at the first signs of the disease and receive timely treatment.

- Greek ker-at-os cornea + itis inflammation) inflammation of the cornea of ​​various origins. Inflammatory diseases of the cornea are the most common. Penetration of microorganisms into the cornea occurs through the limbal vessels, as well as by the nature of the formation. The pathological process of keratitis can occur as a result of eye injury, or as a result of pathological changes in the stroma of the cornea, or occur without a visible lesion in diffuse diseases. Keratitis is a fairly serious inflammatory disease of the cornea, in which irreversible changes occur in the tissues of the eye. It is worth noting that this disease has no age limits and can develop in people of any age. The causative agents of this disease can be viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoan microorganisms, an allergic reaction, the consequences of eye injuries, and metabolic disorders. The main symptoms of this disease are discomfort, a feeling of sand in the eyes, burning, blurred vision, pain in the eye area, photophobia. To treat keratitis, it is necessary to establish the cause of its occurrence, after which etiotropic treatment is prescribed.