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Diabetic Keratopathy, Corneal Erosion

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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