Does Corneal Abrasion Need Surgery?
Often, If the Injury Is Minor, You Can Let the Eye Heal on Its Own While Simply Keeping It Lubricated with Drops. Talk to Your Eye Doctor to See If He or She...
Often, if the injury is minor, you can let the eye heal on its own while simply keeping it lubricated with drops. Talk to your eye doctor to see if he or she recommends antibiotic eye drops to be on the safe side and ward off infection.
Is a corneal abrasion an emergency?
Seek emergency care if:
There is pain, change in vision, or increased sensitivity to light after a scratch or trauma to the eyeball.
When should I worry about a corneal abrasion?
You should fully recover from a minor scratch without permanent eye damage. But deep scratches can cause infections, scars, and other problems. If you don't take care of them, they can lead to long-term vision problems. Report any unusual symptoms, including a return of pain after treatment, to your eye doctor.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
