When Your Child Experiences Corneal Abrasion - Arohi Eye Hospital (1)

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Children are more susceptible to injuries as they
are more prone to risky behavior. One such
injury is that of the eyes. Corneal abrasion is
one of the most common injuries that a child can
encounter, which is caused when the uppermost
surface of the eye the cornea is scratched
or cut. The cornea has a high number of sensory
nerves that sends pain sensations to the brain.
This makes corneal abrasion a very painful
experience. Most corneal abrasions are minor and
can heal on their own without any treatment.
But, it is still important to see an eye doctor
to make sure that the abrasion is not too deep
or big. Arohi Eye Hospital is the best child eye
clinic in Andheri West you can approach to have
your childs eye checked and treated at the
earliest, and in the best way possible.
What is corneal abrasion? Corneal abrasion is the
condition of the eye when there is a scratch to
the surface of the cornea. The scratch made
causes the eye to go red, giving a feeling of
pain and making the eyes sensitive to light. It
generally takes 3-5 days to recover from this
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condition, but the time period may vary depending
upon the severity of the condition. What causes
corneal abrasion? The most common cause of a
corneal abrasion is when a foreign body enters
the eye. Other causes may be due to any kind of
minor trauma to the eye like when the fingernail
scratches the cornea. In adults, a damaged or
expired contact lens put into the eyes can also
cause this condition. What is the probability of
a corneal abrasion? When your childs eyes go
red, and he starts having trouble with bright
lights, and you find that he is squinting too
much, or that his eyes are producing excessive
tears, you may consider that he may be suffering
from a corneal abrasion. Crusty buildup from
excessive tears may also be present. How is
corneal abrasion diagnosed? Diagnosis of corneal
abrasion is done by slit lamp examination, after
fluorescein dye has been applied. While it may
also be done with ophthalmoscopes, a slip lamp
examination provides higher magnification, which
allows for a more thorough evaluation. How is
corneal abrasion treated? The treatment of
corneal abrasion varies with every individual
condition. The most general treatment involves
applying an antibiotic ointment. Paracetamol, eye
drops, and NSAIDs can help treat the associated
pain. In case of a foreign body The patient is
asked to lie down, and the eye is illuminated
with a medical light. He is then asked to focus
on a particular point on the ceiling so that the
foreign body sits centrally between the eyelids,
which is then carefully removed after instilling
a local anesthetic into the eye. The tools used
to remove the foreign substance may include a
cotton tip or a hypodermic needle. When
medications are required The general treatment
involves treatment includes antibiotic ointments
(erythromycin, bacitracin or bacitracin/polymyxin
B every 2 or 4 hours) or antibiotic drops,
usually polymyxin B and trimethoprim 4 times a
day. Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce the pain
caused by corneal abrasions. Diclofenac and
ketorolac are also the most recommended, the
prescription being one drop four times a day. If
the corneal
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abrasion is caused due to contact lenses,
fingernails, or organic/plant matter, antibiotic
prophylaxis should be provided with topical
fluoroquinolone drops 4 times a day, and a
fluoroquinolone ointment. Patching Eye patching
is another way to help recover from corneal
abrasion. Although eye patching does not help
with healing or pain, it keeps the eye prevented
and safe. It helps decrease oxygen delivery, and
increase moisture. For more information, visit
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