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Suggest Treatment For Scratch On Cornea
Question: How do you soothe a scratch on your cornea? Have prescription eye drops. My eye is swollen.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide the requested data as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Before running into final conclusions, I'd like to know:
- when did your cornea get scratched (less or more than 2 days)?
- what type of medications you are taking?
- are your having any discharge from the eyes?
Usually, I advise my patients to use ice/cold compresses within the first couple of days after the scratching occurs. After 2 days, I advise to keep washing the eyes with water and apply warm compresses.
I also advise to take medications as prescribed by your doctor. The eye drops include local antibiotics and pain-relief medications.
Oral pain-killers can also help. Looking forward to have the requested data in!
Dr.Albana
Kindly provide the requested data as following...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Before running into final conclusions, I'd like to know:
- when did your cornea get scratched (less or more than 2 days)?
- what type of medications you are taking?
- are your having any discharge from the eyes?
Usually, I advise my patients to use ice/cold compresses within the first couple of days after the scratching occurs. After 2 days, I advise to keep washing the eyes with water and apply warm compresses.
I also advise to take medications as prescribed by your doctor. The eye drops include local antibiotics and pain-relief medications.
Oral pain-killers can also help. Looking forward to have the requested data in!
Dr.Albana
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