The tear film instability can be caused due to corneal surface desiccation. It refers to the injury to the corneal epithelial cells, which results in the loss of the thin, delicate structure which anchors mucins to the eye surface. The condition progresses and leads to increased tear evaporation and osmolarity.
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Will chemical injury to the eye need lifelong treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a chemical injury to my eye, which got resolved with steroid treatment. The doctor said to put ointment in every night. I got new glasses last week, and he said that it was like taking paint off a door. I have taken a film off my eye. He said I would need to put drops for a lifet... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What happens in chemical injury is that the acid or alkali penetrates deep into the eye's tissue, reaching to the lens and angle of the eye at times as well. Since your vision has resolved, there is least likely that a deep penetration has occurred. Nevertheless, the... Read Full »