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Had a debridement surgery of cornea. doc said my corneal layer became thick. i'm on now ointment and eye drop. any advice for not getting it again? ty
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Avoid exposure: You are 24 female and had a thick cornea. It required dedridement. You eant to avoid it recurring. It is important to avoid exposure of your eyes to harmful substances. Make sure to use eye protection for exposure to bright sunlight, harmful chemicals, etc. if you are working somewhere that uses dangerous chenicals make sure you have eye protection. Follow the doctors advice and follow up.
Answered 8/7/2016
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