A corneal ulcer is defined as a loss of corneal tissue, often associated with inflammation, and is also called as ulcerative keratitis for the group of disease processes leading to corneal ulceration. A corneal ulcer is considered as an open sore of the cornea which is due to epithelial inflammations. At the front of the eye is a clear layer of tissue called the cornea, through which light enters the eye. Most of the corneal ulcers are infectious, including bacterial and viral infections. Noninfectious ulcers may be due to chemical burns or autoimmune, toxic, neurotrophic, or various other causes. It is considered as one of the most common global causes of irreversible blindness due to corneal diseases.

Initially, it is managed medically and if the treatment fails surgical interventions are considered. But as an alternative to this, corneal ulcer natural treatment is managed very well with the help of ayurveda at Prakash Nethralaya.

Diagnosis of Corneal Ulcer:

People with a corneal ulcer should visit an eye doctor as soon as they feel the causes. If the ulcer is related to an underlying systemic disorder, consultation with your primary care physician and/or a rheumatologist may be indicated.