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Corneal inflammation

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Corneal inflammation refers to irritation of the cornea, which is the clear tissue of the eye that covers the pupil.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

Body locations

Eye

Types of

Corneal abrasion (scratch)
Condition

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Corneal inflammation
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Anti fungal drug
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HIV test
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