Recurrent Bacterial Keratitis

Abstract

S. aureus is particularly associated with recurrent keratitis. Identification and treatment of the possible source of the infection may be necessary to reduce the risk of recurrent disease. The potential for the autocthonous S. aureus colonizing the nasopharynx or conjunctiva or lid margin to be a reservoir for recurrent keratitis suggests that decolonization of S. aureus could be considered as a potential intervention in those patients with recurrent disease.