Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections that are acquired through sexual route. They can affect various organs n the body .Eye is also commonly involved but this mode is rarely suspected in ocular diseases. Ocular involvement may be trivial or sight threatening even. We review ocular changes in sexually transmitted infections to highlight the importance of keeping a differential of sexually transmitted diseases.

Keywords: Sexually transmitted infections, ocular changes, sight threatening.

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