noun
- inflammation of the cornea of the eye, often causing pain, redness, and blurred vision
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with keratitis after complaining of eye pain and sensitivity to light.
- Bacterial keratitis can develop rapidly and requires immediate antibiotic treatment.
- Prolonged contact lens wear without proper hygiene may increase the risk of keratitis.
- The ophthalmologist prescribed medicated eye drops to treat the keratitis.
- Viral keratitis is often associated with herpes simplex virus infection.