Question 1

medicines for corneal ulcer?

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

Question 2

what can i do about a corneal ulcer?

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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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

how long will it take for my corneal ulcer to heal?

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Several days: If the ulcer is being properly treated with antibiotics, then your ulcer should rapidly heal.  Keep the contact lens out during this time.  I assume you are being monitored by an ophthalmologist.

Question 6

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 7

what is the definition or description of: corneal ulcer?

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Corneal infection.: A cornea ulcer refers to an infection on the cornea that can be due to bacteria, virus, or fungus.

Question 8

yesterday i was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer, how long does it take to heal?

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Usually rapidly: Corneal ulcer, an infected spot on the cornea, is treated with antibiotics which penetrate directly into the infected spot.  Response is rapid and most heal by 2-4 days.  However, if the ulcer is near the center (fixation) there may be long term changes in the vision.  Ask your ophthalmologist what you prognosis is for this possibility.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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