Description

A corneal ulcer is a localized inflammation of the cornea, often caused by infection, injury, or underlying disease. It can lead to significant vision loss if not treated promptly and appropriately.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to corneal ulcers using terms like 'infección en la córnea' or 'úlcera en el ojo', which are colloquial and less precise. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the correct term 'queratitis ulcerativa' in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer after experiencing severe eye pain and redness.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con queratitis ulcerativa después de experimentar un dolor intenso y enrojecimiento en el ojo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'corneal ulcer' with 'conjunctivitis'; misinterpreting 'queratitis' as a general eye infection; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.