← H16

Chapter 7 - Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)»Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)»Corneal ulcer (H16.0)

H16.0

Corneal ulcer

Sub-codes (8)

Related indications (MeSH) (1)

Corneal Ulcer22 drugs (16 approved, 6 experimental)

Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.