Keratitis scarring is generally more difficult to remove and can be improved with medication and surgery at the doctor’s office.
If keratitis forms a relatively shallow corneal opacity, hormonal eye drops, such as tobramycin dexamethasone drops, can usually be used as prescribed by the doctor, and some patients are able to lighten the scar. If a corneal opacity develops, it is more difficult to treat and usually requires consideration of a corneal transplant, in which all or part of the diseased cornea is replaced with healthy donor corneal tissue.
Keratitis scarring can be left untreated if it does not affect vision, but if the scarring is in the center of the pupil and affects vision, it is advisable to consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.