👉 Staphyloedema, also known as a staphylococcal keratitis, is a condition characterized by an inflammation of the eye. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which is a type of bacteria commonly found in our body's skin, eyes, and gut. The infection can affect any part of the eye that is exposed to the bacteria, including the cornea (the clear outer layer of the eye) or the conjunctiva (the thin