Keratomycosis (Noun)
Meaning
Fungal infection of the cornea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Keratomycosis is a serious fungal infection of the cornea that can cause vision loss if left untreated.
- The fungal spores that entered her eye after the accident led to a severe case of keratomycosis.
- Topical antifungals were prescribed to treat the keratomycosis that had developed in the patient's cornea.
- Symptoms of keratomycosis include pain, redness, and blurred vision, as well as a white or yellowish patch on the cornea.
- Untreated keratomycosis can lead to a perforation of the cornea, resulting in permanent vision loss or even blindness.