The Challenge of Microbial Keratitis in Pakistan

Abstract

Microbial keratitis is a common sight threatening disease which occurs in all parts of the world.

Statistics of corneal blindness from different countries show a range from 5-77%1.

The disease can cause a lot of pain, discomfort and lead to serious visual disability if not treated properly. The disease poses serious challenges to both public health and clinical ophthalmologists in terms of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and final visual rehabilitation.