CORNEAL DISORDERS
The cornea consist of the epithelium, bowman layer, the stroma, Descemet membrane and the endothelium. Signs of corneal disease. A)Superficial lesions 1)Punctate epithelial erosions (PEE) _are tiny, slightly , depressed, epithelial defects which stain with fluorescein but not rose Bengal. PEE are non specific and may develop in a wide variety of keratopathies. may be located in the superior, interpalpebral, inferior. Superior : vernal disease, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis, floppy eyelids and poorly fitting contact lenses. Interpalpebral: dry eyes, diminished corneal sensation and exposure to ultraviolet light. Inferior ; lower lid margin disease, corneal exposure,toxicity from drops and self-induced.
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- 25 de septiembre de 2023
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corneal disorders