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Corneal Ulcer

Known as: Keratitis, Ulcerative, SARVEISKALVON HAAVAUMA (ML HERPEKSEN AIHEUTTAMA), Corneal ulcer (including herpetic) 
Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal… 
National Institutes of Health

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Broader (2)

CORNEAL LESIONUlcer
CanaliculitisCorneaCorneal DiseasesCorneal Perforation

Narrower (4)

Hypopyon ulcerKeratoactinomycosisMooren's ulcerfungal keratitis

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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
The prevalence and risk factors for donor corneal button contamination and its association with ocular infection after transplantation.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Red-Hot and Righteous: The Urban Religion of The Salvation Army
In this study of religion, urban life, and commercial culture, Diane Winston shows how a militant Protestant mission established… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
The results of penetrating keratoplasty for pellucid marginal corneal degeneration.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Ulcerative keratitis associated with contact lens wear.
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Association of fungi with extended-wear soft contact lenses.
Review
1985
Review
1985
Acanthamoeba, an opportunistic microorganism: A review
SummaryGranulomatous amebic encephalitis due toAcanthamoeba spp. usually occurs in chronically ill and debilitated individuals… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Optic neuritis in inflammatory bowel disease.
It is not unusual for various ocular diseases to be associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Ocular involvement includes the… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to the mouse cornea. Epithelial v stromal adherence.
Adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to the cornea is the first step in the pathogenesis of Pseudomonas corneal ulceration. To… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
Mycobacterium fortuitum infection of the cornea. A report of to cases.
AlthoughMycobacterium fortuitumis being incriminated with increasing frequency as the cause of both minor and major infections in… 
Highly Cited
1944
Highly Cited
1944
STUDIES ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PENICILLIN IN THE EYE: AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATION
The remarkable success obtained in the treatment of severe infections with penicillin has naturally called attention to possible… 
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