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Corneal Abrasion:
Loss of portion of superficial epithelium
Etiology:
 | Occurs most commonly in individuals who frequently participate in outdoor
activities or certain occupations (e.g. metal shop workers). |
Signs & Symptoms:
| Acute discomfort/tearing/blurred vision/foreign body sensation |
| Lacrimation |
| Ulcerations seen with fluorescein staining |
| Topical anesthetic (tetracaine 0.5%) may facilitate examination |
Treatment:
| Corneal epithelium regenerates rapidly and healing usually complete within
24-48 hours |
| Soft pressure patches |
| Topical cycloplegic drops (atropine opthalmic solution 1%, 1-2 gtt) to
relieve pain caused by reflex ciliary body muscle spasm |
| Oral analgesics |
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