Question 1

how do i soothe a scratched eye?

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Keep eye closed: Less blink- less pain.

Question 2

how long does scratched eye heal?

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Usually in 1-2 days.: Most scratches in the eye is to the cornea.  It is very sensitive and thus painful. Fortunately, they tend to heal very fast.  Most within a day and definitely by two days.  As it heals, your pain will subside.  During this period, it is important to use antibiotic drops to prevent infection of the eye.  Band aid contact lens is to minimize the pain. It should be removed in a day or two.

Question 3

what do you do for a scratched eye?

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WE TREAT TO PROTECT: The cornea, shield it and treat it with eye drops to decrease inflammation and prevent infection.

Question 4

what should i do for a mildly scratched eye?

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Moisurize: Use a eye drop or ointment that moisturizes  the eye and it will heal itself.

Question 5

how long does it take for a scratched eye to heal?

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Rapidly: The most common event in a scratched eye is corneal abrasion - the loss of a portion of the corneal surface from trauma.  These heal extremely rapidly usually within 1-2 days.  Your ophthalmologist can assist with this, protecting your eye and providing means for the best comfort.

Question 6

is there any way to fix scratched eye glass lenses?

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New lenses: Once your lenses are scratched, the only way to fix the problem is to get new lenses.

Question 7

how do i sleep with a scratched eye?

Accepted Answer

Corneal abrasion: If you meant corneal abrasion, you will feel less pain if your eyelids are closed and patched.

Question 8

i'm having scratched eye ball pain, what to do?

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See your eye doctor: See your ophthalmologist to make sure you are healing correctly and not developing a complication like infection. They may also prescribe a topical NSAID for pain management.

Question 9

can you use neosporin on a cut or scratched eye ?

Accepted Answer

Not advisible: Ingredients in neosporin can cause an allergic reaction in the eye. Also, the formulation is designed for the skin not the eye so it will burn. There are much more effective and generically available ointments, see your eye doctor. Besides which, before being evaluated, you cannot be sure the problem is even bacterial.

Question 10

scratched eye! when could  i wear my contacts again?

Accepted Answer

See the eye doctor: Not until the eye is completely healed. Get cleared by your eye doctor.

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