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Review
. 2011 Jul;22(4):261-6.
doi: 10.1097/ICU.0b013e3283479ffc.

The pediatric corneal infiltrate

Gerald W Zaidman  1
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Review

The pediatric corneal infiltrate

Gerald W Zaidman. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Purpose of review: To highlight the most important causes of acquired corneal scarring and infiltrates in children. The lack of recognition of these disorders can lead to long-term visual loss in children.

Recent findings: There have been few articles on this topic in the recent ophthalmic literature, but all have stressed the need for early diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

Summary: The most important causes of corneal scarring or infiltrates in children are keratoconus, phlyctenulosis, and herpes simplex keratitis.

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