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Corneal Abrasion.

You have had been treated for a corneal abrasion. You have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions will aid your recovery

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What is Corneal Abrasion?

This is where a tiny piece of skin is scratched off the front of the eye (the cornea). This causes intense pain with a feeling that something is in your eye.

How can it be treated?

Unfortunately, we just have to wait for the scratch to heal over with new skin. This normally takes 24 hours, but in the case of very large abrasions it can take longer.
We can make the eye more comfortable while it is healing by putting some cream on it.

When do I need to be seen again?

The doctor or nurse will advise you if and when you should return to the Accident and Emergency department.

Sutton Eye Casualty 0208 296 4368.
Open 09:00 am–04:00 pm Mon–Fri

You should:

Follow any advice the doctor/nurse has given you.
Return to hospital if your eye becomes more painful, red or your vision becomes increasingly blurred.

You should not:

Rub your eye as this will make it very painful.
Cover your eye with an eye pad.

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Corneal Abrasion.

What is Corneal Abrasion?

How can it be treated?

When do I need to be seen again?

You should:

You should not:

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