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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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Failure to rehabilitate this area can result in exposure keratitis, corneal ulceration, and even blindness. Bacterial or exposure keratitis is considered a dire complication associated with corneal exposure and a compromise in the normal tear film. Subsequent catastrophic ophthalmologic complications, such as exposure keratitis and corneal ulceration, may occur if the periocular aspects of the paralysis are left untreated. |
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