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In corneal abrasion, docs prescribe antibiotic drop to prevent infection. what are the real chances of infection though? is it likely that abrasions heal well without antibiotic too? considering the person also rub eyes which increase chance of germs?

Q: in corneal abrasion, docs prescribe antibiotic drop to prevent infection. what are the real chances of infection though? is it likely that abrasions heal well without antibiotic too? considering the person also rub eyes which increase chance of germs?

: Corneal abrasions ought be taken seriously. Infection would lead to scarring and permanent damage to the cornea. Please follow your doctor's advice.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Corneal abrasions ought be taken seriously. Infection would lead to scarring and permanent damage to the cornea. Please follow your doctor's advice.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2022

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A member asked:

In corneal abrasion, docs prescribe antibiotic drop to prevent infection. what are the real chances of infection though? is it likely that abrasions heal well without antibiotic too? considering the person also rub eyes which increase chance of germs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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