Condition
Corneal Abrasion (Scratched Cornea / Corneal Epithelial Defect)
A Corneal Abrasion (scratched cornea, or corneal epithelial defect) is when the clear front layer of your eye (cornea) gets scratched or scraped. a corneal abrasion is a scratch on the clear front surface of your eye. It's painful but usually heals quickly.
Video Overview
Corneal Abrasion (Scratched Cornea / Corneal Epithelial Defect)
Symptoms
Sharp eye pain
Feeling like something is in your eye
Red, irritated eye
Excessive tearing
Sensitivity to light
Blurry vision
Causes
Foreign object scratching the eye
Contact lens rubbing wrong
Fingernail scratch
Cloth or paper scratching
Dry eye leading to flaking
Chemical or thermal burn
Treatments
Antibiotic eye drops
Pain relief eye drops
Protective eye patch
Artificial tears
Rest and avoid contacts
Most heal within 1-3 days
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