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Corneal inflammation

Corneal inflammation

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Corneal inflammation refers to irritation of the cornea, which is the clear tissue of the eye that covers the pupil.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common

Body locations

Eye

Types of

Corneal abrasion (scratch)
Condition

Symptoms

Pain
Skin redness or irritation
Drainage or pus
Eyelid swelling
Red skin
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Risk factors

Personal

Taking corticosteroid medication

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Corneal inflammation
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
1.8
4 reviews
Topical steroid
Antiviral
Anti fungal drug
Lacrisert
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Tests

HIV test
Complete blood count
Corneal culture

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