Notes in 07_Keratitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Keratitis}} is {{c2::the inflammation of the cornea secondary to infectious or non-infectious causes}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Keratitis}} {{c1::Painful and red eye}} {{c1::Photophobia}} {{c1::Decrease in visual acuity}} {{c1::Can be infectious (e.g. bact…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Keratitis {{c1::Slit-lamp examination (for diagnosis)}} {{c1::Fluorescein stain (can show dendritic ulcers secondary to HSV1)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Bacterial Keratitis{{c1::Topical fluoroquinolone (e.g. ofloxacin, levofloxacin)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis{{c1::Topical polyhexamethylene biguanide 0.02% or chlorhexidine 0.02%}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Viral Keratitis{{c1::Topical aciclovir}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Fungal Keratitis{{c1::Topical natamycin 5%}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Non-Infectious Keratitis{{c1::Treat underlying cause (e.g. contact lenses, or manage autoimmune conditions)}}
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