Meta-Herpetic Keratitis and Therapeutic Approach: Case Report
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The purpose of this study is to disclose the steps in the therapeutic approach for meta-herpetic corneal ulcer. Report of a case with anterior segment photography was used. The 6 months of follow-up results of the case were disclosed. The efficacy of the therapeutic approach for meta-herpetic corneal ulcer was discussed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014