Keratoconjunctivitis Treatment
Treating keratoconjunctivitis depends on what’s causing the condition. In general, your healthcare provider may suggest: Using eye drops. These could be just artificial tears to moisten your eyes in the case of allergic keratoconjunctivitis. It may be antibiotic or antifungal drops for infectious types. They may recommend corticosteroid drops in other cases related to immune system issues. You may need more than one type of medication. Using a lubricating ointment when you’re sleeping. Using other topical or oral products that contain antihistamines or mast cell stabilizers. Putting cold compresses over your eyes to ease symptoms. Doing eyelid scrubs if you have blepharitis. Treating very dry eyes if you have keratoconjunctivitis sicca may include: Putting a plug in the punctum (the small holes in the corners of your eyes) to keep tears in your eyes. Sewing eyelids together incompletely to keep moisture in. Using an electrical probe inserted in your nose to produce tears. This could be done several times a day. Your provider may suggest surgery to treat resistant forms of some types of keratoconjunctivitis. If you have keratoconjunctivitis that’s related to other conditions, your provider will treat the other illnesses