keratitis
/ˌkɛrəˈtaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
- Wearing contact lenses too long can increase the risk of keratitis.
- The patient came in with red, painful eyes and was diagnosed with keratitis.
- If left untreated, keratitis can lead to scarring and vision loss.