Question 1

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 2

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 3

i had a corneal ulcer 4 months back & have a corneal scar now. i hv -4.5 power both eyes.can i wear my silicon hydrogel contact lens on few occasions?

Accepted Answer

Beware: Before you try to wear your contacts again, please see your eye doctor for a corneal evaluation.  The corneal scar likely has changed the shape of the eye and you may require a new fitting.  Wearing the wrong size contact lens may cause worse scarring or even infections!

Question 4

medicines for corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

i'm sure i have a corneal ulcer. should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Most corneal ulcers occur underneath an overused contact lens.  You need this treated as soon as possible and this can be started in an emergency room.  All ophthalmologists will see a patient with a new, red eye the same day so if this is a weekday, go there immediately.

Question 7

is the vision loss related to a corneal ulcer temporary?

Accepted Answer

Usually: The ulcer is a spot of bacterial growth on the cornea.  They generally respond well to treatment is detected in time.  However if the ulcer is in the center of the cornea (the visual axis) there may be effects on the vision from the residual scar.

Question 8

corneal ulcer, what is the chance of vision loss from this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On many factors like the type of ulcer, where the ulcer is, etc.  Corneal ulcers can be potentially blinding and should be treated preferably by a corneal specialist.

Question 9

can i wear contact lenses when my corneal ulcer was healed?

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 10

is it ok to perform lasik even if with history of corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have a healed small peripheral corneal ulcer that is well healed yes.  But if the scar is where the flap is made and is involved more than 75 microns of  superficial cornea then most surgeon prefer to do prk so the flap does not become irregular or button holed. That is true even with femtosecond laser flap maker.

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I had a corneal ulcer 4 months back & have a corneal scar now. i hv -4.5 power both eyes.can i wear my silicon hydrogel contact lens on few occasions?

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Medicines for corneal ulcer?

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What happens when you have contacts and a corneal ulcer?

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I'm sure i have a corneal ulcer. should i go to the er?

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Is the vision loss related to a corneal ulcer temporary?

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Corneal ulcer, what is the chance of vision loss from this?

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Can i wear contact lenses when my corneal ulcer was healed?

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Is it ok to perform lasik even if with history of corneal ulcer?

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