Ulcer with Lagophthalmos
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A primary ulcer in the lower 1/3 of the cornea Bell’s phenomenaZ 7th nerve palsy - lower cornea due exposure
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Symptoms as usual corneal ulcer (decreased of vision is not marked..why?)
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Signs
- Incomplete lid closureZ
- Ulcer in lower 1/3 with straight upper border
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Treatment
- Usual Treatment
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- Methyl celluloseZ drops 0.5% several times/day
- +Treatment of the cause + contact lens CL
