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A corneal abrasion is a worn or scraped-off area of the outer, clear layer of the eye (cornea). The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outer area of the eye.
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Symptoms
A corneal abrasion is usually the result of direct injury to the eye, often from a fingernail scratch, makeup brushes, ...
Causes
A corneal abrasion is usually the result of direct injury to the eye, often from a fingernail scratch, makeup brushes, ...
Tests
Ophthalmologists and optometrists, who treat eye disorders, are well qualified to diagnose corneal abrasions. A patient...
Treatments
Depending upon the extent of the abrasion, some doctors may patch the affected eye. However, to avoid a possible infect...
Complications
If the abrasion does not heal properly, a recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) may result months or even years later. In typ...
Prevention
- Children and Adolescents Who Wear Contacts Should Rest Eyes by Using Glasses for a Portion of Each Day
- Prope...
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