A corneal ulcer is an open sore in the cornea; and tissue loss because of inflammation produces an ulcer. The ulcer can either be located in the centre of the cornea and greatly affect vision or be placed in the periphery and not affect it so much.

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Corneal Ulcer
medindia 8870 Posts General Information about Corneal UlcerCornea is the window through which we see the world. A corneal ulcer is an open sore in the cornea, the clear and round front part of the eye through which light passes. Tissue loss because of inflammation produces an ulcer. The ulcer can either...Read More
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CAN CORNEAL ULCER RESULTS IN PERMANENT BLINDNESS

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ABHASSINHA
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yes, because post healing if it leaves a scar the eye is blind

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aayush
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i have been suffering from corneal ulcer from last 5 days, eyes have been tremendously red with multiple ulcers surrounding pupil, pain on inner side. kindly suggest immediate treatment

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