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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Pseudomonas keratitis

Pseudomonas keratitis

Category(ies): Cornea
Contributor: Jesse Vislisel, MD
Photographer: Carol Chan, CRA

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common cause of bacterial keratitis in contact lens wearers. It classically results in stromal necrosis exhibiting a shaggy surface and adherent mucopurulent exudate..