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There are no serious complications; persistent discomfort is common.
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Keratoconus is a deterioration of the structure of the cornea with gradual bulging from the normal round shape to a cone shape.The cause is unknown. Keratoconus is more common in contact lens wearers and people with nearsighted eyes.
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A corneal ulcer is an erosion or open sore in the outer layer of the cornea. It is associated with infection.Bacterial keratitis; Fungal keratitis; Acanthamoeba keratitis; Herpes simplex keratitis.Corneal ulcers are most commonly caused by an infe...
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The ulcer can either be centrally located, thus greatly affecting vision, or peripherally located. There are about 30,000 cases of bacterial corneal ulcers in the United States each year.The most common cause of corneal ulcers is germs, but most o...
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