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.
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Corneal Abrasion (Scratched Cornea / Corneal Epithelial Defect)
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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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