Ophthalmology \ Corneal Abrasion

Question 1

What are the common mechanisms of corneal injury?

Answer 1

• trauma
• infection
• contact lenses worn for long periods
• excessive exposure to ultraviolet

Question 2

what signs and symptoms are seen with corneal abrasions?

Answer 2

• eye pain
• inability to open eyelid secondary to foreign body sensation

Question 3

In the case of suspected corneal abrasion, what is the best method of examination?

Answer 3

• flourescein dye and wood lamp

Question 4

Eye patching hastens the resoluton of corneal abrasions. True or False?

Answer 4

False. Patching was to promote healing by keeping the eye lead stationary over the defect. Studie have not demonstrated that the practice improves outcomes.

Question 5

What is the treatment of corneal abrasions?

Answer 5

• Antibiotic eye drops to prevent superinfection though the practice has not been well studied.