If your keratitis is caused by an injury, it usually clears up on its own as your eye heals. You may get an antibiotic ointment to help with symptoms and prevent infection. Infections are treated with prescription eye drops and sometimes antibiotics or antiviral medicine.

How long does it take for bacterial keratitis to heal?

It is typically a harmless condition that resolves by itself in 1–2 weeks . Usually, the only symptom is a patch of blood beneath the conjunctiva, which is the transparent lining of the eye. SCH often has no identifiable cause. It may be spontaneous or due to trauma, including contact lens wear.

How long does it take for an inflamed cornea to heal?

Superficial corneal abrasions tend to heal quickly — usually within two or three days. Some corneal abrasions may require an antibiotic ointment that stays on the eye longer, a steroid to decrease inflammation, and something to relieve pain and light sensitivity.