Corneal Abrasion

A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea – the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. Almost anything that gets in the eye can cause a corneal abrasion: dust, sand, dirt, hair or fur. Most corneal abrasions aren’t serious and will heal on their own within a day or two. But if the abrasion becomes infected, it can lead to a serious eye problem called a corneal ulcer. In other cases, the abrasion can cause inflammation inside the eye called iritis. 

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