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CORNEAL DEGENERATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Corneal degenerations are often unilateral and usually secondary to ocular or systemic diseases. Deposits of triglycerides, cholesterol, and also calcium are present in corneal degenerations. Corneal degeneration may be associated with other ocular diseases, such as corneal ulcerations, phthisis bulbus, lagophthalmos, and prolonged NSAID [nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug] therapy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision

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