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Corneal Ulcer Glossary

Author - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Sep 26, 2014

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Glossary

Photophobia - Fear of lights due to pain & irritation.

Purulent - Associated with pus.

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Xerosis - Drying.

Edema - Swelling.

Slit lamp table - Top microscope for examining the eye.

Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 26, 2014

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aayush

i have been suffering from corneal ulcer from last 5 days, eyes have been tremendously red with multiple ulcers surrounding pupil, pain on inner side. kindly suggest immediate treatment

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tobaemmanuel

CAN CORNEAL ULCER RESULTS IN PERMANENT BLINDNESS

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ABHASSINHA

yes, because post healing if it leaves a scar the eye is blind

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