Eye pathology

PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL KERATITIS

Did you know that bacterial keratitis is preventable?

 Would you like to learn how to prevent it? The best way to evade bacterial keratitis is to look out for symptoms such as eye redness, pain, discomfort, and change in vision.

PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL KERATITIS

  • Contact lens care: For contact lens wearers, it involves correctly using and cleaning contact lenses. Avoid wearing it longer than the recommended time given by your optometrist. Ensure contact lenses and cases are cleaned before each use by following your optometrist’s lens care instructions.
  •  Avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes, especially with dirty hands. 
  •  Ensure to use only the eye drops and medications an optometrist prescribed.
  •  Always wear protective eye wear while working or participating in sports.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV (ultra violet) light.

WHEN TO SEE YOUR OPTOMETRIST

If you notice any of the symptoms of keratitis, make an appointment to see an eye specialist at TREETOP VISION EYE CENTRE (TREVEC), the best eye clinic in Utako, Abuja. 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Bacteria keratitis caused by bacteria remains the most destructive pathogen invading the cornea. However, aside from cornea scarring and other eye conditions that may result from this, it may also lead to vision loss. An early diagnosis, suitable treatment plan, and professional management by an optometrist prevent complications that come with bacteria keratitis, evading vision loss by bacterial keratitis.

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