(H16.3) Interstitial and deep keratitis

Interstitial and deep keratitis is an inflammatory disease of the cornea caused by a virus or bacteria, resulting in the formation of ulcers and scarring of the cornea. it is characterized by redness, pain, and decreased vision. it is typically treated with antibiotics, steroids, and antiviral medications.

Interstitial and deep keratitis is an inflammatory condition of the cornea characterized by infiltration of inflammatory cells, such as lymphocytes and macrophages, into the stroma of the cornea. this condition is often caused by an infectious agent, such as bacteria or viruses, which can lead to disruption of the normal corneal structure and increased permeability of the cornea to inflammatory mediators. this in turn causes the infiltration of inflammatory cells and the release of cytokines and chemokines, which further exacerbate the inflammation and damage to the cornea.

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Main Goal: To reduce inflammation, control infection, and prevent tissue damage.

• Prescribe topical corticosteroid drops to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical antibiotics to control infection.
• Prescribe topical antiviral medications if necessary.
• Prescribe topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral antibiotics to control infection.
• Prescribe oral antiviral medications if necessary.
• Prescribe oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical immunosuppressive medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe systemic immunosuppressive medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical antifungal medications to control infection.
• Prescribe oral antifungal medications to control infection.
• Prescribe topical anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical antiseptic medications to control infection.
• Prescribe oral antiseptic medications to control infection.
• Prescribe topical lubricants to reduce corneal dryness.
• Prescribe topical cyclosporine to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical cyclosporine A to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical tacrolimus to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical mycophenolate mofetil to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical cyclophosphamide to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical methotrexate to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical azathioprine to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical sirolimus to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical bevacizumab to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical immunosuppressive medications injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical anti-inflammatory medications injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical antifungal medications injections to control infection.
• Prescribe topical antiseptic medications injections to control infection.
• Prescribe topical lubricants injections to reduce corneal dryness.
• Prescribe topical cyclosporine injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical cyclosporine A injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical tacrolimus injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical mycophenolate mofetil injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical cyclophosphamide injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical methotrexate injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical azathioprine injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical sirolimus injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe topical bevacizumab injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral corticosteroid medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral immunosuppressive medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral antifungal medications to control infection.
• Prescribe oral antiseptic medications to control infection.
• Prescribe topical lubricants to reduce corneal dryness.
• Prescribe oral cyclosporine to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral cyclosporine A to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral tacrolimus to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral mycophenolate mofetil to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral cyclophosphamide to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral methotrexate to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral azathioprine to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral sirolimus to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral bevacizumab to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral immunosuppressive medications injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral anti-inflammatory medications injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral antifungal medications injections to control infection.
• Prescribe oral antiseptic medications injections to control infection.
• Prescribe topical lubricants injections to reduce corneal dryness.
• Prescribe oral cyclosporine injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral cyclosporine A injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral tacrolimus injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral mycophenolate mofetil injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral cyclophosphamide injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral methotrexate injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral azathioprine injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral sirolimus injections to reduce inflammation.
• Prescribe oral bevacizumab injections to reduce inflammation.
• Perform corneal transplantation if necessary.
• Perform corneal resurfacing if necessary.
• Perform corneal debridement if necessary.
• Perform corneal grafting if necessary.

Interstitial and deep keratitis can be prevented by avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces, wearing protective eyewear while engaging in activities that could lead to eye injury, and avoiding contact with people who have active eye infections. additionally, regular eye exams and prompt treatment of any eye infections is recommended to prevent the onset of interstitial and deep keratitis.