Injury to the cornea refers to a wound that is caused due to an infection or injury in the corneal layer. The symptoms of corneal injury include eye pain, light sensitivity, burning sensation in the eye, watery eyes, swollen eyes, and redness of the eye. If exposed to chemical agents, flush away with water for 15 minutes and should be taken to nearby emergency care.
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Is it possible to regain vision after a corneal injury?
Query: Hi doctor, My son, who is 6 years old, got an injury in the right cornea by a sharp pencil. The cornea was repaired with six stitches. After 18 days, cataract surgery was done. The next day morning after removing the patch, he saw clearly in open eye. But, from today, he could not see through his ri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did he get any surgery for cornea, except sutures? Immediately after cataract surgery, it may be possible to see clearly. But, usually it takes around six weeks to regain vision. Keep using the drops. Do not worry. Read Full »
Does getting hair conditioner into eyes cause any harm?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a hair conditioner in the eye. I rinsed it with water. My eyes do not feel right, it feels dry and tired. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it happening for the first time? Do you have same history in the past? Are your eyes red or painful? Please answer these questions so that I can prescribe you drops as early as possible and you will feel better. Thanks and regards. Read Full »
Are Halloween colored contact lenses safe?
Query: Hello doctor,Are Halloween colored contact lenses safe? Do people who need prescribed contact lenses be using them? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ophthalmologists do not recommend colored contact lenses. However, they may be used occasionally for not more than a few hours. The reason is that compared to regular glasses, most colored lenses have a lesser tendency to allow oxygen to pass through to the corneas, ... Read Full »