Diabetic Keratopathy, Corneal Erosion | |
Due to loss of sensitivity because of neuropathy corneal erosions and ulcers develop. The epithelium is edematous and shears off Bowman's membrane very easily. | |
Michelson, Georg, Prof. Dr. med., Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Augenklinik, Erlangen, Deutschland | |
H18.8 | |
Systemic Diseases -> Endocrine Disorders -> Diabetes Mellitus -> Cornea | |
cornea; neuropathy, systemic disease | |
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