Keratoconjunctivitis

Keratoconjunctivitis is a term used to describe inflammation of both the cornea (the clear, front part of the eye) and the conjunctiva (the thin, transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelids). This condition can have various causes, and its presentation may vary depending on the underlying factors.

This article is about inflammation commonly associated with infections. For irritation of the eyes due to dryness (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), see Dry eye syndrome.
Keratoconjunctivitis
SpecialtyOphthalmology

When only the cornea is inflamed, it is called keratitis; when only the conjunctiva is inflamed, it is called conjunctivitis.

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