Corneal Abrasions?

[StaffWriter]

I was diagnosed with having a corneal abrasion just from simply removing my contact lense last night. I went to the ER and got some antibiotic drops, dialating drops and some hydrocodone. Fortunately, 37.5 mg of hydro is breaking through my 2mg bupe dose (which I skipped this morning in case I got narcotics to take home) so I'm getting a little (albeit very little) relief. The pain is so very acute though. The doctor said it should heal very fast, but mine is a fairly moderate tear. Has anyone ever had one of these? How long did it take for you to heal? Thanks.

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

It depends on how deep the abrasion is. If it is the epithelium (which I assume it is based on how it happened) it usually heals within 24-48 hours.
However, you can have a recurrence. I would not wear contacts for at least 7 days.

 

[StaffWriter]

It's driving me insane right now. I feel like there is sand or an eyelash (or both!) in there. Grrrrr.

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

don't rub
use artificial tears frequently to relieve the temporarily foreign body sensation

 

[hobhead]

i have had plenty damage to my corneas during a lifetime in heavy industry .
corneas heal remarkably fast . you will wake up soon with no 'sand' in your eyes .