Diabetes linked to higher risk of ulcerative keratitis in US study
The incidence of ulcerative keratitis (UK) increased to 30.06 cases per 100,000 person-years in 2024 in the United States, according to a retrospective analysis of US health care data. The incidence of UK fluctuated from 2017 through 2024 but reached its highest recorded level in 2024. Patients with diabetes mellitus had a 60% higher risk... ...