Cornea
Microbial Keratitis
Also known as: corneal ulcer, bacterial keratitis, corneal infection, contact lens keratitis, corneal infiltrate, infectious keratitis, pseudomonas keratitis, acanthamoeba keratitis
Clinical decision support only
OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.
Overview
Infection of the corneal stroma — a sight-threatening ophthalmic emergency. Contact lens wear is the leading risk factor in developed countries. Presents with pain, photophobia, diffuse injection, anterior chamber reaction, and a visible white corneal infiltrate or ulceration over infiltrate. Requires immediate ophthalmology referral. Do NOT instil topical steroids.
What OptoGuide™ covers for microbial keratitis
- Recognition patterns: symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting