Corneal Abrasion - Picture, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Corneal Abrasion

Corneal Abrasion is an open sore in the thin transparent layers that cover the eye. It is particularly likely to occur in sports activities in areas with lots of wind, sand or gravel.

Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Corneal Abrasion

Injury to the cornea or the imbedding in the cornea of a foreign body, such as a small piece of steel, sand or glass. A bacterial infection may follow the injury. Use of contact lenses, especially extended-wear lenses. Complications of the virus, herpes simplex, that produces cold sores on the mouth and can affect the eye. Infections of the eyelids and conjunctiva. Defective closure of the lid. Smoking or other environmental eye irritants. All the above infections are contagious from person to person or from one part of the body to another--especially finger-to-eye contact after touching cold sores on the mouth.

Eye pain. Sensitivity to bright light. Eyelid spasm. Tearing. Blurred vision. Redness in the white of the eye.

Medication treatment and Care for Corneal Abrasion

Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops, ointments or oral antibiotics for bacterial infections. Your doctor will administer medication for viral and fungus infections.
For minor pain, you may use non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen.
None is usually necessary after diagnosis and prescription of medications.

Dietary cure for Corneal Abrasion

No special diet. But for home treatment, apply cool-water compresses to the eye as often as they feel good.

Complications in Corneal Abrasion

Neglected corneal ulcers may penetrate the cornea, allowing infection to enter the eyeball. This can cause permanent vision loss.

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