Question 1

should i be concerned about a scratch on my cornea (eye) caused by just a kleenex?

Accepted Answer

Corneal abrasion: Corneal abrasions are fairly common - they usually heal on their own if very tiny (probably like yours if caused by a kleenex), but see an ophthalmologist (eye md) if pain continues, increased photosensitivity, vision changes, and/or discharge. They can prescribe meds to help with pain.

Question 2

could a eye scratch cause slight vision loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Sometimes an eye scratch can cause a corneal scar leading to a slight visual loss. Also, the scratch itself can cause visual loss until it is healed.

Question 3

will sleeping with makeup on my eyes cause a scratch on my cornea?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Most eye makeup is designed to tolerated by the eye.

Question 4

does pink eye cause a scratching sensation against your eyeball? it feels like something is constantly scratching it and is so uncomfortable

Accepted Answer

Yes: The scratching feeling represents involvement of the cornea in the infection. Your doctor will typically patch the eye for comfort. He/she may add antibiotic drops and/or a dilator as well. You'll feel better within 3 days.

Question 5

is it possible for a scratch to break a vessel under a person's eye and cause it too look like a spider vein or birthmark?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A scratch can cause a vessel to bleed immediately under the surface of the skin to cause a red mark.  It should resolve in 1-2 weeks though.

Question 6

can cigarette smoke cause disease or cancer to a scratched eye?

Accepted Answer

No:  It certainly can irritate the surface but it will not trigger cancer.

Question 7

my two year old eyes are red and it looks likes there's a pimple inside.what's
the cause of that, he's not scratching them.please help.

Accepted Answer

Need more info: If the white of the eyes is red and there is discharge, it is conjunctivitis, or pink eye, which is a viral or bacterial infection and usually treated with prescription eye drops.    If there is redness and swelling of just the eyelid with a pimple, that is consistent with a stye or hordeolum and warm compresses help to resolve.  An exam would be very helpful and recommended.

Question 8

we applied sunscreen on  fresh scratch very superficial , 2 months ago we still have depressed mark under his eye , could sunscreen reason of that ?

Accepted Answer

Scar?: It could be a scar that you are referring to. I would doubt that sunscreen could cause a longstanding depression in the skin. Scars can take time to heal, just be patient!

Question 9

i scratched my eye yesterday (hit eye with an eye dropper sachet). about 24 hours later, i cried very much. could this crying have caused any problems with the scratch or interfered with the scratchs healing process?

Accepted Answer

Clean lubrication: Your tears are clean natural lubrication. This will help the scratch to heal. This should improve in a couple of days. If this is not resolving or you develop significant drainage and matting of the eye you should be assessed.

Question 10

i've been scratching and stretching my eyes. then i noticed my upper eyelid has a red mark when i raise my eyebrows. causes? symptoms of what i it is?

Accepted Answer

Blepheritis: Itching of the eye may be from some inflammation in either the eye lids or if it is on the eye ball inflammation of the conjunctiva/the covering over the eye ball. Dry eyes may some time cause similar symptoms, try over the counter artificial tear, if not better have it checked by the Ophthalmologist

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Should i be concerned about a scratch on my cornea (eye) caused by just a kleenex?

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Could a eye scratch cause slight vision loss?

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Will sleeping with makeup on my eyes cause a scratch on my cornea?

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Does pink eye cause a scratching sensation against your eyeball? it feels like something is constantly scratching it and is so uncomfortable

A member asked:

Is it possible for a scratch to break a vessel under a person's eye and cause it too look like a spider vein or birthmark?

A member asked:

Can cigarette smoke cause disease or cancer to a scratched eye?

A member asked:

My two year old eyes are red and it looks likes there's a pimple inside.what's the cause of that, he's not scratching them.please help.

A member asked:

We applied sunscreen on fresh scratch very superficial , 2 months ago we still have depressed mark under his eye , could sunscreen reason of that ?

A member asked:

I scratched my eye yesterday (hit eye with an eye dropper sachet). about 24 hours later, i cried very much. could this crying have caused any problems with the scratch or interfered with the scratchs healing process?

A member asked:

I've been scratching and stretching my eyes. then i noticed my upper eyelid has a red mark when i raise my eyebrows. causes? symptoms of what i it is?

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