Keratitis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed. The condition is often marked by moderate to intense pain and usually involves impaired eyesight. Keratitis Types Superficial keratitis involves the superficial layers of the cornea. After healing, this form of keratitis doesn't generally leave a scar. Deep keratitis involves deeper layers of the cornea, and the natural course leaves a scar upon healing that impairs vision if on or near the visual a… (More on Keratitis)