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A fluorescent dye that is instilled in the eye to evaluate the fit of rigid lenses and to highlight corneal staining, abrasions, and other corneal pathology. The pattern formed by fluoroscein stained tears flowing under a rigid lens shows the relationship between the lens and the cornea.
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Add'l keywords/misspellings:
fluoroscein fluoroscien floroscene contrast dye yellow fluroscine fluroscien florasein
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