Question 1

what is a corneal scar?

Accepted Answer

Scar on eyeball: The cornea is the clear translucent anterior layer overlying the pupil that allows light to pass without restriction to the back of the eye where the retina receives it. A scar on the cornea distorts the light coming through much like a crack on a windshield or smear on a mirror.

Question 2

how serious is a corneal scar?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the location and size of the scar.  Tiny corneal scars are common and of no consequence.  Scars that affect the vision need treatment.  See an ophthalmologist for evaluation of your scar.

Question 3

contacts that hide a corneal scar, is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If a corneal scar is prominent, there are contacts that can minimize or hide the scar.  Some are simply colored and are available pre made.  Others have to be custom fabricated and include for bad looking eyes, a scleral shell made by an ocularist.

Question 4

can i wear acuvue oasys contacts if i have a corneal scar?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Scars on the cornea can cause contact lenses to fit poorly, and of course if the scar affects vision, then the contacts still won't provide good vision. Go see your local eye doctor and have them check it out!

Question 5

am i eligibile for prk when i had corneal scar?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Depending on the depth, size and location of the scar, prk or even lasik may be possible vision correction options for you. Your best bet would be an evaluation with a lasik doctor to determine your candiddacy for the treatment.

Question 6

if i have a corneal scar, will i ever be able to wear contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Possible: But,  you need to ask your opthomolgist to check if the corneal scar will preclude you from wearing contacts lenses.

Question 7

can i wear contacts if i have a corneal scar on one of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The contacts have to be fitted properly.  Sometimes contacts are the best way to improve vision after a corneal scar.  Other times, the scarring is too much so that no contact lens can properly fit the curvature.

Question 8

i have corneal scar can i wear contact lens again after having corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can if they are new, the correct fit, and you have been examined by your eye doctor.  It may be possible the ulcer left damage to the cornea and you will not be able to wear them.  It is possible the contacts led to the ulcer, make sure they are the proper fit, you are taking care of them as instructed and do not sleep in them.

Question 9

i have a corneal scar on my right eye. what should i do to fix it?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: There is nothing you can do. You may be able to be cured by an opthalmologist.

Question 10

what type of eye surgery is least likely to leave a corneal scar?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: One that does not involve the cornea.

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