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Large central corneal infiltrate with sharp borders moderate thinning, and an associated epithelial defect.
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On exam, a new large (6 mm x 6 mm) paracentral purulent infiltrate with diffuse swelling of the cornea, and associated peripheral haze was noted (Fig. 1).
Fluorescein staining illustrates the extent of the epithelial defect.
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Fluorescein staining confirmed a large epithelial defect with moderate stromal thinning (Fig. 2).
Clinical slit lamp photo of the eye after conjunctival flap transposition over the corneal ulcer.
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The flap continued to heal well and the patient denied any further symptoms or vision loss (Fig. 3).