Question

which term means \inflammation of the cornea\?
cataract
scleritis
conjunctivitis
keratitis

Explanation:

• Cataract: Refers to the clouding of the lens in the eye, not inflammation of the cornea.
• Scleritis: Is the inflammation of the sclera (the white part of the eye), not the cornea.
• Conjunctivitis: Is the inflammation of the conjunctiva (the clear membrane over the white part of the eye and inner eyelid), not the cornea.
• Keratitis: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation, and "kerat-" relates to the cornea. So, keratitis is inflammation of the cornea.

Answer:

keratitis