Corneal epithelial edema

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Preferred term label:
Corneal epithelial edema

Synonyms
Epithelial corneal swelling, Bullous keratopathy

Definition (free text, please give PubMed ID)
A condition characterized by accumulation of fluid within the corneal epithelium, leading to swelling, blurred vision, and discomfort. It is often associated with increased intraocular pressure, endothelial dysfunction, or contact lens overuse. Clinical features may include a hazy cornea and microcystic changes visible on slit-lamp examination.

Parent term (use hpo.jax.org/app)
Abnormal corneal epithelium morphology (HP:11495)

Diseases characterized by this term
Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Bullous keratopathy

Your nano-attribution (ORCID)
0000-0001-9042-0508