Corneal Ulcer (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Corneal Ulcer Overview
- Corneal Ulcer Causes
- Corneal Ulcer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Corneal Ulcer Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor if you experience the following signs or symptoms:
- A change in vision
- Severe pain
- Feeling that there is something in your eye
- Obvious discharge draining from your eye
- If you have a history of scratches to the eye or exposure to chemicals or flying particles
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Ulcer, Corneal »
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).

