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Showing papers on "corneal ulcer published in 1972"




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TL;DR: The use of collagenase inhibitors could be delayed until seven days after expo­ sure to alkali, and it was suggested that the inhibitors should be continued until the epithelium again covered the cornea, since an intact epithelial layer does not pro­ duce collagenase.

27 citations



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TL;DR: Mooren's ulcer is described as a marginal ulceration occurring mainly in elderly people, and has a typically undermined edge, and does not tend to perforate.

22 citations





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TL;DR: Fusarium dimerum Penzig was, repeatedly, isolated for the first time from a case of keratomycosis and showed a typical corneal ulcer with hypopyon caused without any previous injury.
Abstract: SummaryFusarium dimerum Penzig was, repeatedly, isolated for the first time from a case of keratomycosis. The patient, 32 year old woman, showed a typical corneal ulcer with hypopyon caused without any previous injury.

13 citations



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TL;DR: The following case represents an instance of corneal abscess caused by a usually nonpathogenic organism in association with the use of a soft contact lens.
Abstract: The use of hydrophilic contact lenses has recently been recommended in a variety of pathological conditions. The results have so far been encouraging, but large series with reports of complications as well as of success rates have not yet appeared. The following case represents an instance of corneal abscess caused by a usually nonpathogenic organism in association with the use of a soft contact lens.




01 Jan 1972
TL;DR: ThisworkwassupportedinpartbyTraining GrantrUSPHSoEYc24neal training grant will be used to improve the quality of education for disabled people in the United States.
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