At Holden Eye Care, Dr. Scaramuzzi provides examination, diagnosis and treatment of corneal abrasion or scratched cornea for patients of all ages. A scratched cornea or corneal abrasion is the result of the outermost layer of the cornea-called the corneal epithelium-being torn away from the underlying layers. A scratched cornea or corneal abrasion is one of the most common injuries to the eye. It is possible to get a corneal abrasion if you are poked in the eye with a finger, a tree branch or from shards of glass in a car accident. The cornea has many nerve endings and is thus very sensitive making a scratched cornea a potentially painful experience. Fortunately, smaller corneal abrasions usually heal quite quickly-often within 24 hours-or during sleep. Larger corneal abrasions make take 2 or 3 days to fully heal. However, during the healing time patients often experience tearing, redness, blurred vision and light sensitivity. In most cases, we need to treat a corneal abrasion by applying a thin soft bandage contact lens to prevent the eyelids from moving over the damaged area. Typically, we also prescribe an antibiotic eye drop in order to prevent an infection.
Through Mom's Eyes
by Holden Eye Care
Motherhood...the sheer sound of it brings enduring memories. A mother’s touch, her voice, her cooking, and the smile of approval in her eyes. Science has proven that there is a transference of emotion and programming from birth and infancy...
