Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

i currently have a corneal ulcer. i would like to know how long will it take to heal? and when will the white spot on my eye disappear?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Keep your eye patched, wear dark glasses, figure 2-3 weeks as a minimum.Wite spot should be checked by your doctor.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

are there any after effects of a corneal ulcer? can i wear contacts again after it heals?

Accepted Answer

Can be a problem: If the ulcer is treated properly it should heal nicely.  The only long term effects come about if the ulcer was dead center in which case the vision will be disturbed.  If off to the side, then you should have no problems.  You can wear contact lenses after healing but keep to the cleaning and replacement schedule to prevent ulcer formation.

Question 6

how much time does it take to recover from a corneal ulcer (ulcerative keratitis)?

Accepted Answer

Varies: based on the microbe causing the ulcer, the size, the location and depth of involvement. The range is days to several months. Also, recovery of what aspect? Treating the ulcer can be considered recovery, but if left over scar is in the center of your the cornea, the vision doesn't necessarily recover. Too many variables, best to discuss with your ophthalmologist.

Question 7

can you tell me how long does it take to recover from a corneal ulcer (ulcerative keratitis)?

Accepted Answer

Days to weeks: The recovery period depends on the type of bacteria, time of diagnosis and appropriateness of treatment.  Routine corneal ulcers, diagnosed within the first two days usually clear up in 7-10 days.  Some corneal ulcers can take weeks, and rarely months to heal.

Question 8

medicines for corneal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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