Marginal ulceration of the cornea represents a common ophthalmic problem.. DukeElder and Leigh (I965) described two main topographical types: the simple marginal ulcer, and superficial marginal keratitis, the latter being a more extensive lesion which may progress to form a ring ulcer. The simple marginal ulcer is the object of this study (Fig. i
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