The irregularity of the cornea demonstrated here is seen both with recurrent corneal abrasion or a new corneal abrasion, with the history of the patient being the critical difference. Using fluorescent dye helps show the extent of damage from this recurrent corneal abrasion. The irregularity of the layer of cells that covers the surface of the cornea (corneal epithelium), seen here, is a frequent finding in recurrent erosion. This is another example of the irregularity of the layer of cells that covers the surface of the cornea (corneal epithelium) often seen in recurrent erosion.
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Recurrent Corneal Erosion  Information for adults

Picture of Recurrent Corneal Erosion: The irregularity of the cornea demonstrated here is seen both with recurrent corneal abrasion or a new corneal abrasion, with the history of the patient being the critical difference. Divider line
The irregularity of the cornea demonstrated here is seen both with recurrent corneal abrasion or a new corneal abrasion, with the history of the patient being the critical difference.
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Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed, pp. 416-419. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 2004.

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