Online Medical Books for Corneal Dystrophies

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3. Corneal Dystrophies Overview
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Corneal abrasion
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface epithelium of the cornea. An abrasion, or foreign body in the eye, is the most common eye injury. With treatment, the prognosis is usually good. Causes and incidence A corneal abrasion... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Corneal ulcers
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... A major cause of blindness worldwide, ulcers produce corneal scarring or perforation. They occur in the central or marginal areas of the cornea, vary in shape and size, and may be singular or multiple. Marginal ulcers are the most common form. Prompt treatment (within hours of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Corneal abrasion
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Commonly caused by a foreign body, a corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface epithelium of the cornea. An abrasion or foreign body in the eye is the most common eye injury. With treatment, the prognosis is usually good. Causes A corneal... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Corneal ulcers
(Handbook of Diseases)

... A major cause of blindness worldwide, corneal ulcers produce corneal scarring or perforation. They occur in the central or marginal areas of the cornea, vary in shape and size, and may be singular or multiple. Marginal ulcers, caused by a sensitivity to Staphylococcus... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

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