Shield ulcer in keratoconus in the absence of atopic or vernal kerato-conjunctivitis
Corneal shield ulcer is a severe complication of atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). This condition is caused by the mechanical irritation of the corneal epithelium due to giant papillae and toxic epitheliopathy resulting from inflammatory mediators. To date, the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2025-06-01
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| Series: | GMS Ophthalmology Cases |
| Online Access: | https://journals.publisso.de/en/journals/oc/volume15/oc000253 |
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