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A member asked:

I read that chronic dry eye, conjunctivitis or blepharitis can be the underlying cause of rubeosis iridis. if obvious causes are ruled out, could this be a possible cause?

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No: These are absolutely not causes of rubeosis.

Dr Conrad and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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No: These entities can cause a chronic red eye, but not rubeosis (which is abnormal growth of blood vessels on the iris).

Dr Conrad and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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