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People with poor eye [[hygiene]] and [[contact lens]] abusers (e.g. those who wear [[contact lens|contact lenses]] overnight) are at an increased risk of developing corneal ulcers. Corneal ulcers are a common condition in humans, particularly those living in the tropics and in agrarian societies. In developing countries, children afflicted by [[vitamin A]] deficiency are at a high risk for corneal ulcer and may become [[blind]] in both eyes, which may persist lifelong if not treated. | |||
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Overview
People with poor eye hygiene and contact lens abusers (e.g. those who wear contact lenses overnight) are at an increased risk of developing corneal ulcers. Corneal ulcers are a common condition in humans, particularly those living in the tropics and in agrarian societies. In developing countries, children afflicted by vitamin A deficiency are at a high risk for corneal ulcer and may become blind in both eyes, which may persist lifelong if not treated.