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Marginal keratitis - External and Internal Eye
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Contributors: Brandon D. Ayres MD, Christopher Rapuano MD, Harvey A. Brown MD, Sunir J. Garg MD, Lauren Patty Daskivich MD, MSHS
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Synopsis

Marginal keratitis (Early) : Eye pain, Photophobia, Excessive tearing
Early
Marginal keratitis is a broad term that includes any infectious or inflammatory condition affecting the limbal region of the cornea or sclera. Patients can be of any age and sex and will commonly complain of ocular pain, foreign body sensation, light sensitivity, tearing, and, at times, reduced vision.

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ICD10CM:
H16.049 – Marginal corneal ulcer, unspecified eye

SNOMEDCT:
95730003 – Marginal keratitis

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Drug Reaction Data

Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.

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Last Updated:01/21/2021
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