Corneal
Corneal ulcers are most commonly due to infection, which may involve bacteria, viruses, fungi, or amoebas.
Non-infectious causes - all of which may be complicated by infection - include neurotrophic keratitis (resulting from loss of corneal sensation), exposure keratitis (due to inadequate eyelid closure), severe
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