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Corneal Ulcer : Tests

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Corneal ulcers and infections
Examination of scrapings from the ulcerFluorescein stain of the corneaKeratometry (measurement of the cornea)Pupillary reflex responseRefraction testSlit-lamp examinationTear testVisual acuityBlood tests to check for inflammatory disorders may als...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 27, 2008
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Slit-lamp exam
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.The slit-lamp is a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine in a thin beam.You will sit in a chair with the instrum...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
Fluorescein eye stain
This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect foreign bodies in the eye. This test can also detect damage to the cornea, the outer surface of the eye.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2007
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