How long does it take to recover from corneal abrasion?

Prognosis. Healing time depends on the size of the corneal abrasion. Most abrasions heal in two to three days, while larger abrasions that involve more than one half of the surface area of the cornea may take four to five days.

Can a corneal abrasion take months to heal?

Once an area has detached, it may take a long time for it to firmly reattach. This area is weak and can reinjure with even minor trauma to that area. injury to the cornea, such as from a fingernail, a recurrent erosion may recur months or even years later in the weakened area.

Can a scratched cornea take weeks to heal?

Even small scratches that don’t expose the inner layers of the cornea can be very painful and affect vision. The injury may heal within a week; however, consult an eye specialist promptly to determine the severity of the injury. Minor scratches may heal within a very little time.

How do you help a scratched cornea heal faster?

Immediate steps you can take for a corneal abrasion are to:

  1. Rinse your eye with clean water or a saline solution. You can use an eyecup or a small, clean drinking glass positioned with its rim resting on the bone at the base of your eye socket.
  2. Blink several times.
  3. Pull the upper eyelid over the lower eyelid.

How do I know if my corneal abrasion is healing?

Visualizing the cornea under cobalt-blue filtered light after the application of fluorescein can confirm the diagnosis. Most corneal abrasions heal in 24 to 72 hours and rarely progress to corneal erosion or infection.

Why isn’t my corneal abrasion healing?

Several conditions can lead to the corneal healing process failing, forming persistent epithelial defects (PED) and possibly underlying ulceration. Neurotrophic keratitis (NK), for example, compromises corneal healing by reducing nerve function.

Why does the cornea heal so quickly?

The entire epithelium is turned over in approximately seven to 10 days. This process is accelerated during wound healing and generally leads to rapid healing for corneal injuries that only involve the epithelial cells. (See, “A Closer Look: The Corneal Epithelium”).

Can you watch TV with a corneal abrasion?

MEASURES YOU SHOULD TAKE TO HELP TREAT YOUR CORNEAL ABRASION: 1. Rest your eyes as much as possible. Watching television, reading, or any task requiring concentrated vision can be irritating.