Corneal Abrasion

When To Call A Professional

Call your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of a corneal abrasion, or if you are being treated for a corneal abrasion and your symptoms do not improve within 24 hours after treatment begins.

Prognosis

With proper treatment, most superficial corneal abrasions heal quickly without any complications. In general, the milder the abrasion, the faster the recovery time.Deeper abrasions that penetrate through Bowman's membrane are more likely to cause permanent corneal scars that can interfere with vision. If necessary, severe scarring often can be treated successfully with a corneal transplant.

Additional Info

National Eye Institute 2020 Vision Place Bethesda, MD 20892-3655 Phone: (301) 496-5248 http://www.nei.nih.gov/

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 200 Constitution Ave. Washington, D.C. 20210 Phone: (202) 693-1999 Toll-Free: (800) 321-6742 TTY: (877) 889-5627 http://www.osha.gov/

Prevent Blindness America 500 East Remington Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 Toll-Free: (800) 331-2020 E-Mail: info@preventblindness.org http://www.preventblindness.org/