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Corneal abrasion (scratch)
A condition that occurs when the surface of the clear part of the eye (the cornea) is scratched. It can be painful and may feel as if there is sand in the eye.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 22-year old female asked:
Cat scratched my eye friday and went to the ER on sunday, they said i had a big cornea abrasion. Is it normal to have no pain but swollen eye lid?
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A female asked:
Corneal abrasion heal on its own? I scratched my eye today with my fingernail, and my eye immediately started turning red in the corner of my eye where I scratched it. I have no soreness, or headaches, or blurred vision, or any other symptoms, just a red
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A 43-year old asked:
Whats a corneal abrasion?
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A 54-year old asked:
How do people treat corneal abrasion?
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A 42-year old asked:
I have a corneal abrasion, what should I do?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of a corneal abrasion?
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A 41-year old asked:
What sort of disorder is a corneal abrasion?
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A 47-year old asked:
How can i tell if i have a corneal abrasion?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can a minor corneal abrasion heal by itself?
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A 35-year old asked:
I may have a corneal abrasion. How can I tell?
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A 48-year old asked:
Corneal abrasion, how long until it goes away?
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A 25-year old asked:
Does corneal abrasion require medical attention?
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A 36-year old asked:
Tips for reducing swelling from corneal abrasion?
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A 45-year old asked:
How do you treat someone with a corneal abrasion?
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A 42-year old asked:
How long does it take a corneal abrasion to heal?
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A 24-year old asked:
Can I wear contacts a day after a corneal abrasion?
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A 33-year old asked:
Do people with corneal abrasions have a lot of pain?
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A 38-year old asked:
What do you recommend for treating a corneal abrasion?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it ok to stay up late if you have corneal abrasion?
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A 30-year old asked:
How can I tell if I have corneal abrasion or infection?
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A 42-year old asked:
When will my vision come back after my cornea abrasion?
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A 31-year old asked:
Recurrent corneal abrasion syndrome: who might have this?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long till wear contacts again after corneal abrasion?
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A 45-year old asked:
How long does it take for a corneal abrasion to heal in dogs?
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A 21-year old male asked:
After wearing for a week of bandage contact lense because of corneal abrasion, what possibly the doctor will intsruct next?
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A male asked:
What causes cornea abrasion?
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A 48-year old asked:
What can I do stop my constant corneal abrasions?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are corneal abrasions and corneal infiltrates the same thing?
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A 44-year old asked:
I know that corneal abrasions on the corneas can be bad, but can you predict which ones will go bad?
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A 27-year old asked:
Can corneal abrasion cause astigmatism?
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