As discussed in the
Emergency Department prior to discharge, you have been diagnosed with a corneal
abrasion. This happens when you have a
scratch on the surface of your eye, over the colored area. It can feel very uncomfortable because there
are a lot of nerve endings in this part of the eye.
Most
corneal abrasions heal in 24-48 hours, so you should not have pain after 24-48
hours. If you still have pain after
24-48 hours, come back to the Emergency Department or see an Ophthalmologist
(an eye doctor) right away.
To
treat the pain, you can start by using Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen
(Advil or Motrin). You may also use
artificial tears to soothe the eye and prevent drying of the eyes. You may get additional relief by keeping
these artificial tears in the refrigerator so they remain cold.
You
may also have been prescribed an antibiotic eye drop, to prevent the eye from
becoming infected. Unless you were
directed to do so by the Emergency Physician or Ophthalmologist, do not cover
the eye with an eye patch, either during the day or overnight.
Return
to the Emergency Department if you still have pain 48 hours after the injury,
if your eye pain is getting much worse within 1-2 day, if there is pus coming
out of the eye, if you experience changes in your vision, if you develop a
fever (≥38.0 °C or 100.4 °F), or have any other new or concerning symptoms.
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