eye disorders
Superficial Punctate Keratitis
Treatment of Superficial Punctate Keratitis
Treatment depends on the cause Almost everyone who has this disorder recovers completely. When the cause is a virus (other than a Herpes Simplex Keratitis or When the cause is a bacterial infection or prolonged use of contact lenses, antibiotics are used, and the wearing of contact lenses is temporarily discontinued. When the cause is dry eyes, ointments and artificial tears are effective. Artificial tears are eye drops prepared with substances that simulate real tears or with substances that when added to the person’s tears coat the eye with more moisture. When the cause is exposure to ultraviolet light, an antibiotic ointment and an eye drop that dilates the pupil may provide relief. When the cause is a drug reaction or an allergy to eye drops, the drug or eye drops must be discontinued. 