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Toxic ulcerative keratopathy. An unrecognized problem.

I R Schwab1, R L Abbott

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, West Virginia University, Morgantown.

Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
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Overtreatment can cause toxic ulcerative keratopathy, leading to corneal defects and inflammation. Discontinuing the offending agent and using supportive care are key to managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Toxic ulcerative keratopathy is often overlooked, with patients presenting with varied diagnoses.
  • Overtreatment with medications or preservatives is a common cause of iatrogenic ocular surface disease.