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How long does it take for a scratched cornea to completely heal?
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12-24 hours: A simple corneal abrasion will heal in 12-24 hours. If you are still having pain after this, you may need to see your health care professional. Don't risk it!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Usually 24 hours: Sometimes longer for a large abrasion. Recurrent erosion is also possible, when the healed cornea erodes and leads to a fresh abrasion.
Answered 1/30/2019
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