Diagnosis
Inflammation of the cornea. It is very painful. And check visual acuity.
Epidemiologic Risks
Trauma and contact lenses.
Microbiology
Anything can involve the eye. Bacteria lead the list with Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus aureus at the top.
Fungal is not uncommon (Fusarium).
Acanthamoeba has been associated with contact lenses.
Herpes.
Empiric Therapy
I wouldn't dream of treating this without an eye specialist.
Pearls
Call an ophthalmologist. Stat.
Rants
I feel so, well, Doctorly when I way 'stat'.
Last Update: 10/25/18.