Bacterial Keratitis
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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 343 doctors who treat bacterial keratitis
Which specialist treats bacterial keratitis?
Bacterial keratitis should be evaluated right away by an ophthalmologist, since it can affect the cornea. Find ophthalmologists.
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Doctors specialized in bacterial keratitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Iván Barrera Martínez
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
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 should be evaluated right away by an ophthalmologist, since it can affect the cornea. Find ophthalmologists.