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Corneal Ulcer : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Corneal epithelial loss

Causes Overview Articles

Corneal ulcers and infections
Corneal ulcers are most commonly caused by an infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or amoebae. Other causes are abrasions (scratches) or foreign bodies, inadequate eyelid closure, severely dry eyes, severe allergic eye disease, and various infl...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 1, 2006
Corneal Ulcers
The doctor will take a case history to try to determine the cause of the ulcer. This can include improper use of contact lenses; injury, such as a scratch from a twig; or severe dry eye. An instrument called a slit lamp will be used to examine the...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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