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#Topical atropine is indicated to relieve discomfort if miosis and ciliary spasm are present. | #Topical atropine is indicated to relieve discomfort if miosis and ciliary spasm are present. | ||
#The ulcer should be carefully re-evaluated within 24 hours of initiation of treatment, and treatment modified as necessary. | #The ulcer should be carefully re-evaluated within 24 hours of initiation of treatment, and treatment modified as necessary. | ||
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The eye shown in the image has a corneal ulcer.
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Is this ulcer infected or not? | Infected. There are
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What is your most important diagnostic test? | A corneal scraping from the necrotic edges of this ulcer should be obtained for Gram staining and for culture. |
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If this ulcer was associated with a bacterial infection, how would you treat it? |
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