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Pseudomembrane Removal (Photo)

Last updated August 19, 2007

This photo shows the removal of a pseudomembrane from the palpebral conjunctiva of the upper eyelid. These membranes occur with severe conjunctivitis. Because these pseudomembranes are uncomfortable, they are removed.

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