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Can someone have keratitis without knowing? is it possible that somebody can have keratitis of the eye and not even be aware of it?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Keratitis is painful with lots of sensitivity to light.

Answered 3/26/2013

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