Parenchymal keratitis

Parenchymal keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that is caused by infection or injury. It can be caused by various reasons such as viral infections, bacterial infections, corneal injuries and other factors.

Parenchymal keratitis is characterized by swelling and redness of the cornea, as well as the formation of infiltrates and ulcers on its surface. This can lead to decreased vision and even loss of it completely.

Treatment of parenchymal keratitis depends on the cause of the disease. In most cases, antibiotic therapy is carried out, and, if necessary, surgical intervention.

Prevention of parenchymal keratitis involves following the rules of hygiene and preventing infectious diseases. It is also important to promptly treat any eye diseases and conduct preventive examinations with an ophthalmologist.

Parenchymal keratitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the cornea, in which changes spread to all layers of the organ and are accompanied by swelling, infiltration, redness and lacrimation. The disease occurs as a result of injury, chemical or thermal exposure, penetration of microbes, viruses, parasites, and the development of allergic reactions in connection with certain medical interventions.

Causes of the disease Parchymatous keratitis can be caused by: - ​​eye injuries (including surgical), infectious processes, chemical burns; - complications after conjunctivitis, radiation keratitis, chalazion; - various infections: viral, bacterial or fungal; - allergies, eye hypersensitivity to medications, contact lenses, etc. - autoimmune diseases; - chronic hypertension, diabetes, vasculitis, sclerosis. Symptoms Acute parenchymatosis usually manifests itself immediately after exposure to a traumatic factor, burn or allergic reaction:

- the patient complains of pain in the eye and the area around it, the eyelids may be swollen; - possible burning sensation, sensation of a foreign body, aggravated by blinking;

sometimes there is lacrimation, photophobia, headache and fever; - exudates accumulate on the conjunctiva and cornea, mucous and purulent discharge leaks into the eyelid area; - lymph nodes become enlarged, muscle weakness is felt.

Chronic parenephymatous keratitis is manifested by: - ​​cloudy, flaky or uneven cornea; - opacification of the vitreous body;

loss of vision and tear syndrome; the occurrence of dry ulcers in the corneal folds (the border between the cornea and conjunctiva in the corners of the eyes). Treatment of parenchymal keratitis If the inflammatory process worsens or does not respond to traditional therapy, doctors consider surgical treatment of the disease. Operations