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Corneal Abrasion

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

A corneal abrasion is simply a scratch on the cornea, the clear area that covers the front part of your eye. A small scratch may heal in 1 to 2 days; deeper or larger scratches may take up to a week.

Causes

Contact lenses that do not fit well or are worn too long can cause an abrasion. Abrasions are also sustained in accidents.

Signs/Symptoms

Typically, there will be eye pain, redness, blurred vision, or tearing. The eyes may become sensitive to light. The eyelid may twitch.

Care

The doctor will probably prescribe medicine for the eyes and ask you to wear a protective eye patch.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • If you are wearing an eye patch, do NOT loosen or remove it until your doctor gives the go-ahead. If the tape comes loose, retape it just as it was before.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery while your eye is patched; your ability to judge distances will be impaired. In some states, driving with one eye patched is against the law.
  • Do not wear contact lenses until your doctor says it is safe to do so.

Call Your Doctor If...

  • Your eye pain gets worse.
  • You have any problems with your eye patch.
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