##  [Corneal Ulceration](/index.php/corneal-ulceration) 

  ##  [Corneal Ulceration](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/corneal-ulceration-0) 

  

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Definition

Focal loss of corneal epithelium with variable involvement of the underlying stroma that exposes stromal tissue to environmental microbes and fluid loss; clinical severity is determined by depth, size, location and presence of infection or stromal melting.