Microbial keratitis: a community eye health approach

Abstract

Microbial keratitis is an infection of the cornea. Corneal opacities, which are frequently due to microbial keratitis, remain among the top five causes of blindness worldwide. Microbial keratitis disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. Studies indicate that the incidence of microbial keratitis may be up to 10 times higher in countries like Nepal and India compared to the United States.

Keywords

• Primary health care
• Community
• Corneal ulcer
• Eye infections
• Keratitis