A 42-year-old member asked:
just had a corneal abrasion, how long before i can wear makeup?
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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered
19 years experience Retinal Surgery
Depends: You want to make sure you're completely heled before doing so. Check back with an eye doctor/exam.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Lehrer answered
33 years experience Ophthalmology
Need to see your doc: Changes in the cornea can occur after an abrasion. Only your eye doctor can examine this under the microscope (slit lamp) to determine whether your e ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Chang answered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
Healed: Best to let it heal first (time dependent on how large and if the eye sensation, tear film, and lid positions are intact). Also make sure there is no ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Carlin answered
50 years experience Ophthalmology
Depends : Depends on the size and the cause. Most traumatic abrasions heal in a day or two. If caused NT something toxic, infectious or neurotrophic, could take ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Hill answered
23 years experience Family Medicine
After healing: After it heals completely - you can put back in a new pair.
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