Infiltrates
White or grey material in the normally transparent cornea, usually composed of inflammatory leukocytes and/or invading microorganisms. May be associated with symptoms. See also Asymptomatic infiltrate(s)
Glossary
Infiltrative Keratitis (IK)
Inflammation of the cornea characterized by focal and/or diffuse sub-epithelial infiltrates with or without epithelial involvement; some cases may slightly stain with fluorescein. Infiltrates may occur anywhere in the cornea, but typically in the limbal area. Patients with IK report … Continue reading
