iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2025.v06i02.005Bacterial Keratitis: An Overview of Epidemiology, Diagnostic Approaches and Prevention StrategiesSoumyaNigamRashmiKumarKaushalKumarPh.D. Scholar, Department of Microbiology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, IndiaProfessor, Department of Opthlmology, L.N. Medical college and Research Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Pathology, L.N. Medical college and Research Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaBacterial keratitis or corneal ulcer is a common sight-threatening ocular corneal pathology. In some cases, there is rapidly progressive stromal inflammation. If untreated can lead to progressive tissue destruction, corneal perforation, or extension of infection to adjacent tissue. Bacterial keratitis is commonly associated with risk factors that disturb the corneal epithelial integrity. A meticulous slit lamp clinical examination, corneal scraping with smearing, and culture are mandated to reach a conclusive diagnosis.