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Corneal ulcer
A condition in which the clear surface of the eyeball, in front of the colored iris, has partly eroded away due infection, trauma, or other causes.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal 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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Are corneal ulcers are painful?
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Medicines for corneal ulcer?
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What can I do about a corneal ulcer?
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What are the signs of a corneal ulcer?
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How long does it take for a corneal ulcer to heal?
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How long will it take for my corneal ulcer to heal?
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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 40-year old asked:
Please tell me, could i wear eyeliner with very slight corneal ulcers?
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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 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 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 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 36-year old asked:
I'm sure I have a corneal ulcer. Should I go to the er?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is the vision loss related to a corneal ulcer temporary?
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A 30-year old asked:
Corneal ulcer, what is the chance of vision loss from this?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can i wear contact lenses when my corneal ulcer was healed?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it ok to perform lasik even if with history of corneal ulcer?
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A 36-year old asked:
How common is corneal ulcer among people who wear soft contacts?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can i wear contact lenses when my corneal ulcer was totally healed?
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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 39-year old asked:
How much time does it take to recover from a corneal ulcer (ulcerative keratitis)?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Are there any after effects of a corneal ulcer? Can I wear contacts again after it heals?
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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 22-year old female asked:
A tiny white dot on the cornea, doesn't hurt at all but i can feel it there. I wear contacts & failed to remove it for a few days. Is it corneal ulcer?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is having a white spot in the iris area a sign of corneal ulcer?
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