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[Risk factors of severe peripheral corneal ulcers]
Azu Suzuki1, Yukihiro Matsumoto, Yuichi Uchino
1Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. asiancrane0702@yahoo.co.jp
Purpose:
To evaluate the risk factors of severe peripheral corneal ulcers.
Patients And Methods:
Twenty three eyes of 15 patients (9 eyes of 7 men and 14 eyes of 8 women) with severe peripheral corneal ulcers, who were treated during the past 10 years at Keio University Hospital, were reviewed about the original disease, status of ulcer, treatment, and visual prognosis.
Results:
Fifteen eyes of 10 patients with Mooren's ulcer, 4 eyes of 3 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and 4 eyes of 2 patients with Terrien corneal degeneration were included. Mooren's ulcer tends to advance widely. Systemic administration of immunosuppressive and corticosteroidal agents was required in addition to surgical treatment. Visual prognosis was poor in the Mooren's ulcer and perforated cases.
Conclusion:
Mooren's ulcer and perforated cases are risk factors in peripheral corneal ulcer.
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