Clinical diagnosis
Grey white corneal lesion on gross vs slit lamp examination
Fluorescein uptake
Visual Acuity
Topical anesthetic (ie proparacaine or tetracaine) may assist in patient cooperation with exam once open globe excluded.
Repeated doses or Rx for topical anesthesia is contraindicated given concerns for impaired healing
Repeated doses or Rx for topical anesthesia is contraindicated given concerns for impaired healing
Corneal ulcer
Nontraumatic
Corneal abrasion
Acute angle-closure glaucoma^
Periorbital cellulitis
Anterior uveitis
Sympathetic ophthalmia
Conjunctivitis