CORNEA ABSCESS

Microbial keratitis or cornea abscess is a sight-threatening ocular emergency. It is an infection of the cornea, most commonly caused by bacteria, although the causative organism can also be fungus or amoeba.

The commonest organisms are Staphylococci and Pseudomonas species, the latter being very common in contact lens wearers.

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of microbial keratitis include:

1. Significant eye pain
2. Photophobia
3. A red eye
4. Reduced vision
5. Acute and rapid progression of symptoms

HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Few homoeopathic medicine can be thought of in the treatment of microbial keratitis or corneal abscess are:

Calcarea sulph., hepar sulph., kali sulph., mercurius cor.,  silicea, sulphur.