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keratitisInflammation of the cornea (see eye). The conjunctiva may also be inflamed (keratoconjunctivitis). Depending on the cause, including dryness of the eye (from low tear production or inability to close the eye), chemical or physical injury, or certain diseases, it may or may not cause pain, visual-field defects (including blindness), and damage to the eye. keratitis [‚ker·ə′tīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the cornea. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One of the new studies focused on 42 individuals diagnosed with ulcerative keratitis by two Michigan Schein of the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston found that people who used extended-wear contact lenses overnight ran a risk of ulcerative keratitis 10 to 15 times greater than people who used the daily-wear type of lens during the day only. |
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