Gonococcal Keratitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Emergency Treatment
1. Introduction Gonococcal keratitis is a rapidly progressive, exceedingly dangerous bacterial infection of the cornea capable of causing deep ulceration and vision loss. Emergency ophthalmic intervention with systemic and topical antibiotics is essential to halt the infection and preserve the structural integrity of the eye. This severe condition is driven by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a virulent … Read more