What is a common ocular condition associated with multiple stromal abscesses?

Fungal keratitis is a serious ocular condition that often presents with multiple stromal abscesses in the cornea. This condition is typically caused by fungal infections, particularly by organisms such as Fusarium or Aspergillus. The presence of these abscesses in the corneal stroma results from the inflammatory response to the fungal invasion and can lead to significant scarring and vision loss if not treated promptly.

In cases of fungal keratitis, the clinical presentation may also include other symptoms such as pain, redness, blurred vision, and discharge. The diagnosis often requires a slit-lamp examination and may involve specific cultures or staining methods to identify the fungal organism. Effective treatment usually involves antifungal medications, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.

Other options such as corneal ulcers, while they can indeed be associated with abscesses, typically present in a less complex manner compared to fungal keratitis, which is characterized by multiple abscesses due to a deeper and more widespread infection. Conjunctivitis primarily affects the conjunctiva and does not usually cause stromal abscesses, and retinal detachment is unrelated to corneal pathologies and does not involve the corneal stroma.