Corneal injuries frequently result from eye trauma, retained foreign bodies, or improper contact lens use and should be evaluated promptly. The patients present with severe eye pain, photophobia, and a foreign body sensation. Most corneal abrasions heal fully within 24 hours. This article focuses on the management aspects of corneal abrasions and foreign bodies.
Corneal abrasions are more appropriately called as ‘corneal epithelial defects’ and consist of a group of abnormalities or defects. Corneal abrasions are further classified based on the aetiology as: Traumatic Foreign body related Contact lens related Spontaneous The diagnosis is based on identifying the exact cause or aetiology behind the abrasion and a penetrating trauma should be ruled out first followed by an infectious infiltrate, especially resulting from a herpes simplex infection. The patients with an open globe should…
