Bacterial Keratitis
When faced with a red, painful eye with blurred vision that appears rapidly, seeing the ophthalmologist promptly is essential to protect your eyesight. Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea, the transparent layer that covers the front of the eye, caused by bacteria that inflame and can damage this tissue.
Common symptoms: eye pain, redness, sensitivity to light, tearing, a foreign-body sensation and decreased vision.
Common causes: it is usually related to corneal injuries, improper use of contact lenses or insufficient hygiene of them.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who should assess it, since it is a situation that requires timely care. If you notice these symptoms, do not delay the consultation to protect the health of your eyes.
Data on 49 doctors who treat bacterial keratitis
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Doctors specialized in bacterial keratitis
Dr. Carlos Takumi Namba Bando
Dr. Rodrigo Luna Muñoz
Dr. Jesús Soto Landeros
Dr. Ana Maria Ruiz Perez
Dr. Ma. Del Carmen Flores Aguilar
Dr. Melis Anaya Flores
Dr. Sergio Ruiz Esmenjaud
Dr. Jaime Ferrer Burges
Dr. Gerardo Velasco Velasco
Dra. Marcela Bergés Ahumada
Dra. Leticia Flores Ortiz
Dra. Aurora Garcia Ramirez
Dra. Karina Mateos Díaz
Dra. Sonia Pluma Rosales
Dr. Brian Eduardo Pérez Flores
Dr. Iraís Martínez Montoya
Dra. Eva Camerina Lopez Díaz Barriga
Dra. Norma Elizabeth Sanchez Ayala
Dr. Javier Cisneros Cortes
Dr. Ma. Guadalupe Pérez Guevara
Frequently asked questions
What is bacterial keratitis?
When faced with a red, painful eye with blurred vision that appears rapidly, seeing the ophthalmologist promptly is essential to protect your eyesight. Bacterial keratitis is an infection of the cornea, the transparent layer that covers the front of the eye, caused by bacteria that inflame and can d...
Which doctor treats bacterial keratitis?
Bacterial Keratitis is usually treated by specialists in ophthalmologist, ophthalmologist.