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How would you treat corneal melt (in the absence of peripheral arthritis) in rheumatoid arthritis?

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Rheumatology · Legacy Devers Eye Institute

Corneal melt is a rare, but serious complication of rheumatoid arthritis. It usually occurs in patients who are sero-positive with active joint disease. A viral infection such as herpes simplex could cause a corneal ulcer that would mimic an immune-mediated melt. It is critical to communicate with t...

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