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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Corneal abrasion

Corneal abrasion

Category(ies): Cornea, External Disease, Trauma
Contributor: Jesse Vislisel, MD
Photographer: Carol Chan, CRA

This image shows a corneal epithelial defect, or corneal abrasion, after the application of fluorescein dye. The staining pattern is more visible under cobalt blue light.