Keratitis is the medical name for inflammation of the cornea the clear window that covers the iris and the pupil in your eye.
Keratitis can be divided into two categories based on cause: infectious keratitis or noninfectious keratitis. Noninfectious keratitis can be caused by a relatively minor injury, such as from wearing your contact lenses too long or getting a foreign body in the eye. Infectious keratitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
Causes of Keratitis
Keratitis can occur due to various reasons, such as:
Infections: Bacterial, viral (like herpes simplex), fungal, or parasitic.
Injury: Scratches or trauma to the cornea.
Contact lenses: Improper use, poor hygiene, or over wear.
Dry eyes or eyelid problems that affect tear production. Common Symptoms
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Common Symptoms
Symptoms may vary in intensity but commonly include:
Redness of the eye
Eye pain or discomfort
Blurred or decreased vision
• Excessive tearing or discharge.
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia) • Foreign body sensation in the eye
How Homeopathic can help in cases of keratitis
Homeopathy offers a gentle approach in case of keratitis. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of homeopathic medicines help in reducing corneal inflammation and oxidative stress. Homeopathic medicines act on the mucous membranes of the eye, helping to reduce excessive acrid secretions and irritation, thereby restoring normal tear film balance. Homeopathic medicine help reduce nerve hypersensitivity of the corneal and conjunctival membranes, which could explain the improvement in photophobia and pain. By influencing local immune responses and reducing inflammatory mediators, it may help control the progression of keratitis.
