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Keratitis

Diagnosis and management of corneal inflammation/infection.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Ophthalmology

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Corneal superficial injury
National
CKS: Herpes simplex - ocular
National
Clinical Management Guidelines: Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK)
National
Clinical Management Guidelines: Keratitis, CL-associated infiltrative
National
Clinical Management Guidelines: Microbial keratitis (acanthamoeba sp.)
National
Clinical Management Guidelines: Microbial keratitis (bacterial, fungal)
National
Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern®
Local
Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern® (PPP) 2023
Local
Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) - Clinical Management Guidelines
Local
Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis: A Treatment Guideline
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features to differentiate between viral and bacterial keratitis in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • How should I approach the management of a patient with suspected keratitis who presents with significant pain and photophobia?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What criteria should I use to determine whether a patient with keratitis requires referral to an ophthalmologist?Updated: 8/17/2025
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