Corneal ulcers are common caused by various infections such as – Bacterial infections: These are commonly seen in people wearing contact lenses from a long period of time and/or using homemade ...

The left eye did not take up stain, but the right eye showed severe corneal ulceration. The rest of the physical examination findings were normal, except for a 4.0-cm round, hard, non-painful ...

Infections such as trachoma, keratitis, and corneal ulcers are widespread, especially in rural areas where sanitation and healthcare access are limited. Dr Naveen highlights, “Poor hygiene ...

An eye or corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea, which is the layer that covers the iris and pupil. Corneal ulcers are usually caused by an infection or severe dry eye, but those who wear ...

Sudden onset of pain, photophobia, discharge and reduced vision in a patient with an inflamed eye and opacity on the cornea is suggestive of a corneal ulcer. The differential diagnosis of a ...

Temporarily suturing the eyelids together may be necessary in certain studies where corneal dryness or ulceration may appear as secondary complications to experimental manipulation. This column ...

There were 35 eyes of 33 patients, with a mean age of 68.2±19.5 years (range: 17–99 years). There were 25 men and 8 women. Median follow-up was 110 days (mean: 164.6 days; range: 30–960 days).

Corneal perforations in dogs may occur as a result from the rupture of a deep ulcer, sharp or blunt trauma. It is more common in dogs breeds with prominent eyes. Injuries to a dog's cornea can get ...