Proper diagnosis is essential for optimal treatment. The cause of the<unk>  is to be decided. Whether infective or non-infective. Bacterial<unk>  require intensive fortified antibiotic therapy to treat the infection. Fungal<unk> s require intensive application of topical anti-fungal agents. Viral<unk> ation caused by herpes virus may respond to antivirals like topical acyclovir ointment instilled at least five times a day. Alongside, supportive therapy like pain medications are given, including topical cycloplegics like atropine or homatropine to dilate the pupil and thereby stop spasms of the ciliary muscle. Superficial<unk> s may heal in less than a week. Deep<unk> s and descemetoceles may require conjunctival grafts or conjunctival flaps, soft contact lenses, or<unk>  transplant. Proper nutrition, including protein intake and Vitamin C are usually advised. In cases of Keratomalacia, where the<unk> ation is due to a deficiency of Vitamin A, supplementation of the Vitamin A by oral or intramuscular route is given. Drugs that are usually contraindicated in<unk>  are topical corticosteroids and anesthetics - these should not be used on any type of<unk>  because they prevent healing, may lead to superinfection with fungi and other bacteria and will often make the condition much worse. Refractory<unk> s Topical antibiotics are used at hourly intervals to treat infectious<unk> s. Cycloplegic eye drops are applied to give rest to the eye. Pain medications are given as needed. Loose epithelium and<unk>  base can be scraped off and sent for culture sensitivity studies to find out the pathogenic organism. This helps in choosing appropriate antibiotics. Complete healing takes anywhere from about a few weeks to several months. Refractory<unk> s can take a long time to heal, sometimes months. In case of progressive or non-healing<unk> s, surgical intervention by an ophthalmologist with<unk>  transplantation may be required to save the eye. In all<unk> s it is important to rule out predisposing factors like diabetes mellitus and immunodeficiency. Conjunctival flap may be drawn over the<unk>  as an alternative.
Corneal ulcer
Corneal abrasion
Band keratopathy
Bullous keratopathy
Periorbital cellulitis
Lattice corneal dystrophy
Macular corneal dystrophy
Ocular melanosis