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Abstract
Abstract
Corneal abscesses, whether bacterial, fungal or viral in origin, represent a major public health challenge, and can lead to significant vision oss through corneal scarring or surface irregularities. If left untreated, they can even lead to corneal perforation and endophthalmitis, resulting in permanent ocular damage. Our retrospective, descriptive and analytical study of 180 patients hospitalized for severe corneal abscess revealed risk factors such as ocular trauma, contact lens wear, ocular surgery and underlying medical conditions.