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Corneal Ulcer
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Treatment of corneal ulcers and infections depends upon the cause and should be treated as soon as possible to prevent further injury to the cornea. Bacterial ulcers require aggressive treatment. In some cases, antibacterial eye drops are used every 15 minutes. Hospitalization may be required if the ulcer is severe. Oral pain medications will be prescribed to control the pain. Pain can also be controlled with special eye drops that keep your pupil dilated. Corneal transplants: In severely damaged cornea this maybe the only option. BEST PREVENTION PROGNOSIS BEST PREVENTION: Seek medical attention immediately for any eye symptoms. Wear eye protection when exposed to small particles that can enter your eye. If you wear contact lenses, be extremely careful about the way you clean and wear your lenses. Always wash your hands before handling the lenses. Never use saliva to lubricate your lenses, because your mouth contains bacteria that can harm your cornea. Remove your lenses from your eyes every evening and carefully clean them. Never use tap water to clean the lenses. Never sleep with your contact lenses in your eyes. Store the lenses in disinfecting solutions overnight. Remove your lenses whenever your eyes are irritated and leave them out until your eyes feel better. Regularly clean your contact lens case. PROGNOSIS: If left untreated, a corneal ulcer or infection can permanently damage the cornea. The untreated corneal ulcer may also perforate the interior of the eye, resulting in a spread of infection, increasing the risk of permanent visual impairment. |
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Posted on: 06/11/2009 CAN CORNEAL ULCER RESULTS IN PERMANENT BLINDNESS
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