{"id":407267,"date":"2023-12-10T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=407267"},"modified":"2025-10-10T05:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:10:11","slug":"fungal-keratitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/fungal-keratitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Fungal Keratitis: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fungal Keratitis is a severe fungal infection affecting the cornea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is caused by fungi, such as Fusarium, Aspergillus, or Candida, and  generally manifests as red and painful eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, prolonged contact lens use, corticosteroid use, and ocular damage are the risk factors leading to the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fungal Keratitis is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can destroy the cornea and cause a significant loss of eyesight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, early identification and treatment are essential for avoiding long-term consequences, such as blindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will focus on the causes and treatment of Fungal Keratitis.<\/p>\n\n\n

Fungal Keratitis and its symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Fungal Keratitis is a form of Keratitis<\/a> that can develop quickly and lead to blindness if not treated on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fungal Keratitis is found worldwide but is more frequent in tropical regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year, around 1 million<\/a> individuals encounter Fungal Keratitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The common symptoms of Fungal Keratitis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n