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Corneal Ulcer

Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
Also Known As:
Keratitides, Ulcerative; Ulcer, Corneal; Ulcerative Keratitides; Ulcerative Keratitis; Keratitis, Ulcerative
Networked: 1006 relevant articles (72 outcomes, 71 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Keratitis
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Ulcer
4. Inflammation (Inflammations)
5. Scleritis (Episcleritis)

Experts

1. Sharma, Namrata: 5 articles (06/2022 - 07/2002)
2. Lalitha, Prajna: 5 articles (05/2012 - 04/2006)
3. McLeod, Stephen D: 5 articles (05/2012 - 04/2003)
4. Chen, Hung-Chi: 4 articles (04/2022 - 07/2006)
5. Sharma, Savitri: 4 articles (10/2021 - 01/2003)
6. Nishida, Teruo: 4 articles (08/2021 - 03/2008)
7. Maggs, David J: 4 articles (06/2021 - 10/2013)
8. Ledbetter, Eric C: 4 articles (12/2020 - 03/2006)
9. Gao, Hua: 4 articles (01/2015 - 05/2010)
10. Acharya, Nisha R: 4 articles (05/2012 - 02/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Corneal Ulcer:
1. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)IBA
2. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
3. Antifungal AgentsIBA
4. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
5. Itraconazole (Sporanox)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Infliximab (Remicade)FDA Link
7. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Amikacin (A.M.K)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Transplantation
3. Penetrating Keratoplasty
4. Corneal Transplantation (Keratoplasty)
5. Debridement