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Corneal ulceration
Corneal ulceration are any damage or sores seen on the cornea, which is the clear tissue that covers the pupil.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
16 year experience in family medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 36-year old asked:
What is a corneal ulceration?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Hello, my son is 13 months now , he have developed lately eye infection that have cornea ulceration ? Dr gave him ofloxan and multivitamin please help
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A 39-year old asked:
How much time does it take to recover from a corneal ulcer (ulcerative keratitis)?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can you tell me how long does it take to recover from a corneal ulcer (ulcerative keratitis)?
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A 40-year old asked:
Are corneal ulcers are painful?
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A 40-year old asked:
Please tell me, could i wear eyeliner with very slight corneal ulcers?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long should I wait to wear contacts after I have been treated for corneal ulcers?
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A female asked:
Why are corneal ulcers a risk of lasik? I want to get lasik but i'm worried about the risks of corneal ulcers. How dangerous are corneal ulcers, and why is it a risk after lasik?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can lasik cause cornea ulcers?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are oral corticosteroids used as a common treatment for corneal ulcers?
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A female asked:
Does having keratitis once make you more likely to get it again? I had a really bad case of keratitis, with corneal ulcers. Do i need to be extra careful with my eyes to be sure i don't get it again?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I'm being treated for corneal ulcers. Been feeling nauseated and run down. Is this a normal symptom? Only using antibiotic eye drops.
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A 47-year old asked:
What causes more antibiotics to come to the region of a corneal ulceration when heat is applied?
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A 41-year old asked:
How come heat application in corneal ulceration bring more antibiotics to the region?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the signs of a corneal ulcer?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Medicines for corneal ulcer?
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A 43-year old asked:
What can I do about a corneal ulcer?
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A 29-year old asked:
How long does it take for a corneal ulcer to heal?
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A female asked:
How long will it take for my corneal ulcer to heal?
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A 43-year old asked:
What happens when you have contacts and a corneal ulcer?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: corneal ulcer?
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A 42-year old asked:
How long does it take for the scratching to go away in cornea ulcer?
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A 39-year old asked:
Yesterday I was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer, how long does it take to heal?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can i wear contacts after having a corneal ulcer?
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A 49-year old asked:
Is an indolent corneal ulcer associated with corneal scarring?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is it possible to permanently lose my vision from a corneal ulcer?
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A 42-year old asked:
What is the frequency of corneal ulcer among people who wear contacts?
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A 47-year old asked:
If your corneal ulcer just finished healing are you able to go back to contacts?
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A 36-year old asked:
I'm sure I have a corneal ulcer. Should I go to the er?
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A 40-year old asked:
What's the difference between corneal abrasion vs ulcer?
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