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A corneal abrasion is an abrasion of the cornea (the most outer layer of the eye), which can also be described as a scratch on the eyeball.

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A corneal ulceration is an open area on the cornea, which may or may not be infected.

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Long-term contact use

History of shingles, chicken pox, or cold sores

Neurotrophic keratitis

Corneal abrasion

Steroid eye drops

Poorly functioning eye lid

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Foreign object

Finger nail scratch

Damaged contact lens

Prolonged contact lens use

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Bacterial infections

Viral infections

Fungal infections

Parasitic infections

Conditions that cause dry eyes

Autoimmune diseases

Vitamin A deficiency

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Certain occupations: Welder, construction worker

Long-term contact use

Dry eye's

Hazardous activities

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Signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion

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Signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion

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Redness

Tearing

Light sensitivity of affected eye

Sensation that something is in the eye

Blurred vision

Excessive squinting

Burning of the affected eye

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Signs and symptoms of a corneal ulceration

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Signs and symptoms of a corneal ulceration

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Blurred vision

Red eye

Itching and discharge

Sensitivity to light

Painful of the affected eye

White patch on the cornea

Feeling like there is something in the eye

Swollen eyelids

Tearing

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Corneal abrasions and ulcerations are visualized and diagnosed by applying a special type of eye drops called fluorescein and holding a blue light in front of the eye. The dye highlights the lesion under the blue light.

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Treatment of corneal abrasion and ulceration

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Treatment of corneal abrasion and ulceration

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Sometimes a corneal abrasion may heal on it's own, while resting the eye and using an eye patch for comfort. Other times antibiotic eye drops are needed if infection is suspected. Ulcerations are usually always treated with antibiotics. Antifungals may be used as well, if the infection is cause by a fungus.

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Check out this video to learn all about corneal ulcerations!

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What Is A Corneal Ulcer? | Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments