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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
The cornea has a remarkable ability to heal itself, so treatment is designed to minimize complications. If the abrasion is very small, the doctor might just suggest an eye lubricant and a follow-up visit the next day. A very small abrasion should heal in one to two days; others ...[read article]
Tests for Corneal Abrasion
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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. See also: Refraction test More
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye. More
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This is a test that uses orange dye (fluorescein) and a blue light to detect foreign bodies in the eye. This test can also detect damage to the cornea, the outer su... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Prescribed Medications for Corneal Abrasion
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DICLOFENAC (dye KLOE fen ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The eye drops are used in the eye to treat swelling after eye surgery. They also hel... More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; HYDROCODONE (a set a MEE noe fen; hye droe KOE done) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. More
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CIPROFLOXACIN (sip roe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. More
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ACETAMINOPHEN; OXYCODONE (a set a MEE noe fen; ox i KOE done) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain. More
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GENTAMICIN (jen ta MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial eye infections. More
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TOBRAMYCIN (toe bra MYE sin) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. More
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TETRACAINE (TE truh keyn) is an anesthetic. The eye drops are used to numb the eye and surrounding area before certain procedures. More
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KETOROLAC (kee toe ROLE ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This eye drop is used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery. It is also used t... More
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HOMATROPINE HYDROBROMIDE (hoe MA troe peen hahy druh BROH mid) works in the eye. It is used to dilate or enlarge your pupils. More
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SULFACETAMIDE (sul fa SEE ta mide) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treat eye infections. More
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CYCLOPENTOLATE (sye kloe PEN toe late) is used in the eye to widen your pupils, so they won't respond to light. It is normally used for diagnostic procedures. More
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GATIFLOXACIN (ga ti FLOKS a sin) is an quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. More
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LEVOFLOXACIN (lee voe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. More
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OFLOXACIN (oh FLOKS a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections. More
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POLYMYXIN B and TRIMETHOPRIM (pol i MIX in B and trye METH oh prim) eye drops treat certain eye infections caused by bacteria. More
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Self Care for Corneal Abrasion
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Application of Lubricant to Eye
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
