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Eye exam results explaination. what is scaling and sk?

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Superficial keratiti: Scaling simply means flakes, like in eczema. Superficial keratitis is a common problem of the superficial cornea in dry eye, blepharitis.

Answered 10/20/2020

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sk: Sk could also stand for seborrheic keratosis, a benign skin tumor.

Answered 12/21/2012

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