Question 1

medicines for corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Corneal ulcer: Best if you could discuss this with you ophthalmologist.

Question 2

what happens when you have contacts and a corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Not good: A corneal ulcer is a patch of bacterial growth on the surface of the eye, most commonly underneath a contact lens which makes a terrific incubation chamber.  If you suspect this, take out the lens and see your ophthalmologist right away as you will need antibiotics and follow up.

Question 3

can i wear contacts after having a corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Cause of ulcer?: Yes, but, if corneal ulcer was caused by wearing contact lenses, then extreme caution and supervision by your eye md is essential so as to avoid future problems. Some individuals may never be able to comfortably wear contact lenses and complications can result if they are continued. The advise of your eye md is necessary. Good luck.

Question 4

is an indolent corneal ulcer associated with corneal scarring?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hopefully you are under the care of an ophthalmologist for this problem.  Scar formation is one of several serious consequences of having a corneal ulcer.

Question 5

is it possible to permanently lose my vision from a corneal ulcer?

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Absolutely: Especially if it is the central cornea and/or if it is not adequately treated in time with medications. Sometimes the damage is extensive and requires a corneal transplant.

Question 6

what is the frequency of corneal ulcer among people who wear contacts?

Accepted Answer

Increased : The annual rate of corneal ulcers related to contact lens use is 0.04% (4/10, 000) with daily wear lenses, and 0.21% (21/10, 000) with extended wear lenses.  If you sleep in our lenses, no matter what brand, you are at 40 times greater risk of serious corneal ulcer.  Patient can get corneal barasion, feels like sand in the eye.  Corneal ulcer usually feels the same but with more pain.

Question 7

if your corneal ulcer just finished healing are you able to go back to contacts?

Accepted Answer

With advice: A corneal ulcer is a patch of bacterial growth on the surface of the eye, most commonly underneath a contact lens which makes a terrific incubation chamber. If you suspect this, take out the lens and see your ophthalmologist right away as you will need antibiotics and follow up.  You can go back to contacts when it is healed; let your ophthalmologist tell you when that has occurred.

Question 8

what can i do about a corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: You will need at least one potent antibiotic eyedrop to treat this.  Stop wearing your contacts until this heals.  See your eye doctor daily until better.

Question 9

what are the signs of a corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Pain, redness,: Corneal ulcer is a growth of bacteria on the surface of the cornea, most commonly due to problems with contact lenses.  The eye gets red, painful, light sensitive,  with discharge and the vision is commonly affected.  If you have a magnifying mirror you can probably see a white spot on the cornea.  Remove the contact and see an ophthalmologist as soon as you can arrange.

Question 10

how long does it take for a corneal ulcer to heal?

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Few days-wk: If it is a traumatic ulcer from direct trauma 2 the cornea and not infective, i would add tobramycin/stearoid oint and patch over nite.

Then tobra/stearoid 4-5x/day. Oint and patch @ nite.

Continue untill gone, stop patch when feels good but oint @ nite.

B sure to have opthalmology look at it before rx

his/her rx may be different than mine.

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