| corneal ulcer | An infectious process of the cornea, resulting in clouding of the cornea, marked eye pain and decreased vision. See: Herpes simplex keratitis. (27 Sep 1997) |
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Synonyms : Keratitides, Ulcerative, Ulcer, Corneal, Ulcerative Keratitides, Ulcerative Keratitis
| corneal graft |
Operation to restore vision by replacing a diseased portion of the person's cornea with healthy cornea from a donor. The operation may involve the full thickness of the cornea (penetrating keratoplasty) or only a superficial layer (lamellar keratoplasty).
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| cornea |
The clear part of the eye covering the iris and pupil; it lets light into the eye, permitting sight.
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| corneal dystrophy |
One of a group of conditions, usually hereditary, in which the cornea loses its transparency. The corneal surface is no longer smooth. Common forms include map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, Fuch's dystrophy and lattice dystrophy. Symptoms include blurred vision, foreign body sensation, light sensitivity, eye pain or discomfort and vision loss.
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| corneal ulcer |
An infected corneal abrasion. Frequently found in extended wear contact lens wearers. A corneal ulcer is an ocular emergency. Symptoms include light sensitivity, eye pain or discomfort, a red or pink eye, a white or cloudy spot on the eye and tearing.
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| cornea |
The outer, transparent, dome-like structure that covers the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and serves as part of the eye's focusing system.
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