“…Herpes simplex virus was found to be the most common in patients aged on average 59 years, whilst for younger patients (average age of 44 years) trauma including corneal lacerations, abrasions and foreign bodies was found to be the most common [9]. If infectious keratitis is not adequately treated, the infection can spread rapidly, destroying corneal stroma, leading to corneal perforation, scarring and permanent loss of vision [11]. Predisposing factors to the development of microbial keratitis include: trauma, CL wear and any ocular surface compromise [12].…”