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Corneal Ulcer (cont.)

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Corneal Ulcer Symptoms


  • Pain in the eye

  • Feeling that something is in your eye

  • Tearing

  • Blurry vision

  • Pain when looking at bright lights

  • Swollen eyelids

  • A white or gray round spot on the cornea that is visible with the naked eye if the ulcer is large

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This type of corneal ulcer is usually associated with a connective tissue disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjögren syndrome, Mooren ulcer, or a systemic vasculitic disorder (eg, systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE], Wegener granulomatosis, polyarteritis nodosa).

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