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Athalamia (Lost Anterior Chamber) After Perforated Corneal Ulcer

Athalamia (Lost Anterior Chamber) After Perforated Corneal Ulcer
Diffuse scarring and vascularization of the corneal stroma. Bengal rose staining shows loss of epithelium in the center with a defect. The anterior chamber is flat. This is an absolute indication for immediate keratoplasty.
Naumann, G.O.H., Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Erlangen, Germany
H16.0
Anterior Chamber -> Depth of Anterior Chamber -> Too Flat
Corneal Ulcer, Keratitis, Emergency
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