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    • Sterile keratitis presents with diverse manifestations, ranging from isolated ocular issues to systemic conditions.
    • It can be associated with life-threatening systemic vasculitis, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the diagnostic and management principles for sterile ulcerative keratitis.
    • To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis in guiding specific therapeutic decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic considerations for sterile keratitis.
    • Discussion of general therapeutic principles and pathogen-specific treatments.

    Main Results:

    • Accurate diagnosis is paramount for effective management of sterile keratitis.
    • Tailored treatment based on pathogenesis can restore vision and manage systemic disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of sterile ulcerative keratitis relies on precise diagnosis.
    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment can preserve vision and impact patient survival in systemic disease.