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• Infection of the cornea (clear window at front of eye)

• Affects vision; rapidly progressive over 3 days (time is cornea)

• vs conjunctivitis – watery but otherwise normal vision

1. Is vision affected? – cover the other eye to check – with usual distance glasses on if worn

2. look closely at the eye with your phone torch, carefully lifting the upper lid if necessary to have a clear look

• Bacterial Keratitis may be seen as a white spot on the cornea

• The eye may be very painful

• If you have concerns please contact the eye team, via switchboard as soon as possible for an opinion