Corneal Abrasion | Study Guide - Edubirdie

University:
The University Of Western Ontario
Course:
ANATCELL 3309 | Mammalian Histology
Academic year:

2022
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202

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2
Author:

Kyuwon J.

Corneal Abrasion ● scratch / injury on corneal epithelium ○ Thin, exterior layer of the eye ○ Functions as barriers ● Trauma-external cause ○ Fingernail,paper, fast fragments(dust). ● Foreign bodies ○ Dust,metal,sand ● Misuse in contact lense ○ Wearing lens for duration of time ○ Infection may happen if hygiene status is poor ● Dry eye ○ Friction between eye and eyelid Symptoms ● Sharp pain ● Irritation ● Tearing ● Vision blurry ● Sensitive to light Diagnosis ● Fluorecein staining ○ Dye to highlight abrasion in blue light ● Slit lamp ○ Magnification ○ Assess accurately on its damage Could be treated by… ● Artificial tear treatment ○ Reduce discomfort, not really a cure ● Patient cannot have contact lenses during cure duration ● Patching ○ Rare ● Cycloplegic drop ○ Used to relive pain ○ Ciliary muscle will ease

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