Overview
Definition
Scratch on the surface of the cornea.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Trauma, contact lenses, foreign body.
Clinical Symptoms
- Severe eye pain
- tearing
- photophobia
- foreign body sensation.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Fluorescein staining (shows uptake in abrasion).
Management
- Topical antibiotics (Erythromycin ointment).
Complications
- Corneal ulcer.