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Corneal Abrasion : Complications

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Complications Overview Articles

Corneal Abrasion
In typical cases, the prognosis is good. The cornea will heal itself, usually within several days.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal abrasions usually heal within a week, but complications can occur. A secondary infection and scarring can result if the abrasion is not treated.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Complications Articles

Corneal transplant
A corneal transplant is surgery to replace the cornea with tissue from a donor. It is one of the most common transplants done.You will probably be awake during the transplant.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 17, 2009
Corneal Transplantation
In corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, a patient''s damaged cornea is replaced by the cornea from the eye of a human cadaver. This is the most common type of human transplant surgery and has the highest success rate.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Corneal Transplantation
In corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, a patient''s damaged cornea is replaced by the cornea from the eye of a human cadaver. This is the single most common type of human transplant surgery and has the highest success rate.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Corneal injury
Corneal injury describes an injury to the cornea, the crystal clear(transparent) tissue covering the front of the eye.The cornea works with the lens of the eye to focus images on the retina. Injuries to the cornea are common.Superficial(surface) c...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
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