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A corneal abrasion typically produces redness, increased tearing, discomfort with blinking, a sensation of “something in the eye” and, because the cornea is richly endowed with nerve endings from the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), pain disproportionate to the size of the injury. It may also affect visual acuity, depending on the size and location of the injury.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Typically, corneal ulceration begins with pain (aggravated by blinking) and photophobia, followed by increased tearing. Eventually, central corneal ulceration produces pronounced visual blurring. The eye may appear injected. If a bacterial ulcer is present, purulent discharge is possible.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Typically, corneal abrasions produce redness, increased tearing, a sensation of “something in the eye” and, because the cornea is richly endowed with nerve endings from the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), pain disproportionate to the size of the injury. A corneal abrasion may affect visual acuity, depending on the size and location of the injury.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Typically, corneal ulceration begins with pain (aggravated by blinking) and photophobia, followed by increased tearing. Eventually, central corneal ulceration produces pronounced visual blurring. The eye may appear injected (red). If a bacterial ulcer is present, purulent discharge is possible.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Corneal dystrophies affect vision in widely differing ways. Some cause severe visual impairment, while a few cause no vision problems and are discovered during a routine eye examination. Other dystrophies may cause repeated episodes of pain without leading to permanent loss of vision. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Corneal Dystrophies. This signs and symptoms information for Corneal Dystrophies has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Corneal Dystrophies signs or Corneal Dystrophies symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Corneal Dystrophies may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Corneal Dystrophies symptoms.
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