OphthalmologyOphthalmology
Fungal keratitis
Fungal keratitis
Disease overview
The cornea is a transparent, curved, protruding tissue at the front of the eye, covering the pupil and iris. What we usually see as the "black part of the eye" is actually the color of the iris behind...
Detailed description
The cornea is a transparent, curved, protruding tissue at the front of the eye, covering the pupil and iris. What we usually see as the "black part of the eye" is actually the color of the iris behind the transparent cornea.
Fungal keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea caused by fungal infection, and it is a serious blinding disease. To date, nearly 100 species of fungi have been found to infect the cornea and cause inflammation.
Disease information
Disease name
Fungal keratitis
English name
Fungal keratitis
Category
Ophthalmology
Subcategory
Ophthalmology
Related departments
Ophthalmology
Cornea
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Related hospitals
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