Eye

Corneal Abrasion

A corneal abrasion is a superficial scratch or injury to the cornea, the transparent front layer of the eye. It can result from trauma, foreign bodies, or improper contact lens use, causing pain, redness, and sensitivity to light.

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Treatment for corneal abrasions focuses on pain management, infection prevention, and promoting healing. Eye patching is no longer routinely recommended as it may increase infection risk without improving healing. Topical NSAIDs like ketorolac 0.5% or diclofenac 0.1% are effective for pain relief, with the latter being particularly beneficial for rapid analgesia while avoiding systemic side effects. Prophylactic antibiotics such as erythromycin 0.5% eye ointment are commonly used to prevent bacterial superinfection, although their role in pain relief is limited.

Corneal Abrasion

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5 Treatments for Corneal Abrasion

Prescription Medication
Ketorolac 0.5%

Acular LS, Acuvail

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Prescription Medication
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Prescription Medication
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Prescription Medication
Lifestyle
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