Mooren's ulcer

Mooren's ulcer
a severe ulceration at the periphery of the cornea, characterized by an overhanging advancing edge and vascularization of the ulcer bed. It is usually very painful, progressive, and difficult to control.
A. Mooren (1829-99), German ophthalmologist

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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