Corneal Abrasions
Also Known as: Scratches and Cuts on the Eye
What is a corneal abrasion?
A corneal abrasion is a cut or scratch on the cornea (cornea: the clear, front portion of the eye).
A corneal abrasion usually occurs quickly before the eye’s defense system can properly engage, resulting in pain, light sensitivity and tearing with a possibility of infection.
Symptoms?
In most cases, the person will immediately know something is not right. There can be a range of pain from mild discomfort to intense stabbing like pain following the injury. Some diseases that damage the cornea may start out as mild pain and progress. Blurred vision and light sensitivity can also be present. The injured eye may also water uncontrollably.
Why is this a concern?
If not properly treated by one of our Vernal Eye Doctors, things can go way out of control and lead to infections at the least. As soon as you feel there’s pain in your eye(s) affected call our office at 435-789-1552 to schedule your medical exam. All our doctors are trained in these situations, same great care as an ophthalmologist but here local in Vernal. Our doctors are your go to source for any eye emergency.
Treatment varies per occurrence and we can help through all of it. From injury to after treatment, see Seitz Eye Care for our tradition of quality eye care!
