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How long does a tiny abrasion on the eye take to heal?

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Varies: Usually a couple of days. Can be longer if you get an infection, are diabetic, or have a corneal problem like dryness or dystrophy.

Answered 10/21/2012

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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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I have a small red spot, left side of penis head/crown. It seems to get better when i put neosporin on it. Could it simply be an abrasion or an std?

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