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whats a corneal abrasion?

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Defect in front eye: A corneal abrasion is a name for a defect in the front surface (epithelium) of the clear window of your eye (cornea). Most are caused by trauma, and most heal well in a short time without permanent consequences. Treatment usually involves drops to help the discomfort and prevent infection. Sometimes, other treatments like bandage contact lenses or patching are required.

Question 2

corneal abrasion recovery time?

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Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care.  Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

Question 3

what can cause a corneal abrasion?

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Usually injury: The most common cause for corneal abrasion is trauma, usually something striking the front surface of the eye like a fingernail, hairbrush, or tree branch. Other causes include corneal dystrophies, severe dry eye, eye surgery, contact lens removal, and many others. Most can be treated with drops to help the pain and prevent infection, although bandage contact lenses or patching may be required.

Question 4

how do people treat corneal abrasion?

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Pain relief ,etc.: A corneal abrasion, a loss of the superficial skin over the clear window at the front of the eye, is usually quite painful.  After confirming that is the diagnosis, and there are no other problems, you might be treated with topical antibiotics, pain relieving medication and some will apply a therapeutic contact lens or even patch the eye to relieve it.  Healing is usually rapid in 1-2 days.

Question 5

what are the tests for corneal abrasion?

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Dye staining test: Best test to search for a corneal abrasion is a slit-lamp exam by an ophthalmologist, usually accompanied by staining of the tear film with a yellow-green dye called fluorescein, and shining a  blue light (cobalt blue) on the eye to look for dye uptake. Treatment can range from just drops, to patching of the eye, to a special "bandage" contact lens, depending on the size of the abrasion symptoms.

Question 6

how do i know if i have a corneal abrasion?

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Pain: Corneal abrasion, a loss of the cellular skin covering the cornea at some point, is intensely painful causing striking redness, and light sensitivity.  Most who have one don't question the diagnosis but cry out for help.   See your ophthalmolgist right away if you suspect this condition.

Question 7

i have a corneal abrasion, what should i do?

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Doctor can check eye: A very mild corneal abrasion can be cared for by a primary care doctor. If one's symptoms are worse than just mild, an ophthalmologist can evaluate and treat the abrasion. Generally, the doctor will prescribe some antibiotic eye drops to use for a couple of days, and the doctor may patch the eye so one won't move the eyeball around as much. Contact lens should not be worn until the eye is well.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a corneal abrasion?

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Pain: Corneal abrasions are usually quite painful, although smaller ones can cause more of a foreign body sensation. In addition, the eye will usually become inflamed and red in the white part, and tear copiously. Sensitivity to light and blurred vision are often present as well. A prompt exam by an ophthalmologist is important to assess the injury, and prevent secindary problems like infection.

Question 9

corneal abrasion, how long until it goes away?

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Depends : Depends on the size and the cause. Most traumatic abrasions heal in a day or two. If caused NT something toxic, infectious or neurotrophic, could take longer.  At the very least, you should use a topical antibiotic to prevent a secondary infection.

Question 10

why do i have a problem from a corneal abrasion?

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Trauma: Trauma to the outside surface of the eye - takes time to heal.   Usually caused by foreign body.

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