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Types of Keratitis

Bacterial, Usually From Unclean Contact Lenses
Bacterial, Usually From Unclean Contact Lenses

Keratitis usually happens because something has irritated the eye, for example, an infection or injury. Certain risk factors make it more likely for keratitis to develop. Wearing contact lenses is a risk, especially if a person wears them overnight. Failing to keep contact lenses or a contact lens case clean increases the chance of getting keratitis.

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