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I have a corneal abrasion and my eye is really really red. i'm using erythromycin ophthalmic oint. how long should it take for the redness to go away?

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Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

A few days: It usually starts feeling and looking better in 2-3 days. Be sure to follow up with your doc if not looking better by then or earlier if the symptoms worsen or the vision becomes effected. Eyes are precious and you need to be extra cautious with them.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Depends: Smaller abrasions can heal within a day or two, but larger abrasions can take up to a week. Once the abrasion heals, the redness should resolve. It's a reaction to the injury.

Answered 11/11/2013

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