A 40-year-old member asked:
My sister has inflammation of cornea. what should i tell her?
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Dr. Joseph Eichenbaumanswered
Ophthalmology 50 years experience
Obtain diagnosis: Corneal inflammation is only a description. Corneal evaluation by an ophthalmologist is essential. This will likely produce a diagnosis, which will likely lead to suggestions of treatment options, need for further local ocular and or systemic testing and yet additional possible treatment options and prognosis.
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Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
See an eye doctor: The cornea can swell as a result of several conditions, but true inflammation is much less common and is often a result of infection. Regradless of the cause, any decreased vision from corneal swelling should be evaluated by an eye doctor. There are usually very good treatment options available.
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Last updated Oct 18, 2016
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