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Flash keratoconjunctivitis
Painful keratoconjunctivitis resulting from exposure of the eyes to intense ultraviolet irradiation. Arc welders whose eyes are not properly protected will develop this acute condition.
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Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
An acute, self-limited keratoconjunctivitis caused by a highly infectious adenovirus.
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Xerotic keratitis
Softening, desiccation, and ulceration of cornea resulting from dryness of the conjunctiva.
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Traumatic keratitis
Keratitis caused by a wound of the cornea.
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Thermal keratitis
Damage to the cornea resulting from a burn.
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Sclerosing keratitis
A triangular opacity in the deeper layers of the cornea, associated with scleritis.
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Punctate keratitis
Punctate epithelial defects on the cornea epithelium, often seen in dry eye.
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Phlyctenular keratitis
Circumscribed inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea accompanied by the formation of small projections called phlyctenules, which consist of accumulations of lymphoid cells. The phlyctenules soften at the apices, forming ulcers.
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Neuroparalytic keratitis
The dull and slightly cloudy insensitive cornea seen in lesions of the fifth nerve.
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Lagophthalmic keratitis
Drying due to air exposure of the cornea resulting from a defective closure of the eyelids.
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