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Ophthalmic Technician

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Which of the following conditions often causes increased corneal thickness?

Pingueculitis
Episcleritis
Retinal detachment
B and C

Explanation

Answer: A - Pingueculitis

Pingueculitis is characterized by yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface tissue of the sclera, often causing increased corneal thickness. A pachymetercan be used to test corneal thickness. Most corneas are about 500 micro meters.

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