Inflammatory or infective condition of cornea disrupting the epithelial layer involving the corneal stroma. It is also called keratitis. Symptoms: - redneas - severe pain - blurry vision - pus or discharge from eye - round white spot on cornea - loss of vision Causes: - infections: bacterial, fungal, viral, Acanthamba Treatment: - topical antibacterial/antifungal/antiviral - fortified drops - intrastromal antibiotics