Corneal abrasions: result from cutting, scratching, or abrading the thin, protective, clear coat of the exposed anterior portion of the ocular epithelium. These injuries cause pain, ...
Most uncomplicated corneal abrasions heal in 24 to 48 hours.
May not require follow-up if lesion is <4 mm, uncomplicated abrasion, normal vision, and resolving symptoms
But ...
Follow-up not necessary for small (<4 mm), uncomplicated abrasions, normal vision, and resolving symptoms
Lesions >4 mm, decreased vision, ...
S05.00XA Inj conjunctiva and corneal abrasion w/o fb, unsp eye, init
H16.009 Unspecified corneal ulcer, unspecified eye
H16.049 Marginal corneal ulcer, unspecified eye
H16.019 Central corneal ...
Contact lenses use should be discontinued until corneal abrasion or ulcer is healed and pain is fully resolved.
Eye patching is not recommended.
Prescribe topical and/or oral analgesic m...
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1.83. A peripheral corneal ulceration to the level of Descemet's membrane superiorly is found in this patient with rheumatoid arthritis and is known as a rheumatoid melt.
1.83. A peripheral corneal ulceration to the level of Descemet's membrane superiorly is found in this patient with rheumatoid arthritis an...
FIG. 15.9. Corneal ulcer and hypophion (arrow).
1.21. A: The hallmark of herpes simplex keratitis is the dendrite, a branching, epithelial ulceration with swollen, raised edges and terminal bulbs.
1.21. A: The hallmark of herpes simplex keratitis is the dendrite, a branching, epithelial ulceration with swollen, raised edges and termin...
1.56. A: An early manifestation of Acanthamoeba keratitis is a dendritiform epithelial lesion.
<bold><italic>Figure 15.18.</bold></bold> Red eye: Corneal abrasion. Note patch of fluorescein uptake.
<bold>Figure 8-7</bold> Corneal abrasion. (Courtesy of Steven M. Selbst, MD.)