How long does it usually take to recover from a corneal epithelial injury

Patients presenting with corneal epithelial damage usually recover in about 2 days to 3 days if no infection occurs. If the patient develops a corneal infection, the recovery time will be longer and usually takes about 1 week to 1 month to recover. Corneal epithelial injury patients usually appear photophobia, tearing, eye pain and vision loss and other uncomfortable symptoms, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor gel eye drops to apply, can promote the recovery of corneal epithelium, usually if there is no infection, the gradual recovery in about 2 to 3 days. If the patient’s corneal epithelial injury has become infected, resulting in keratitis, it may take about 1 week to recover from mild symptoms, and at least 1 month to recover from more severe symptoms. Corneal epithelial injury if infection occurs, to actively go to the regular hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions to use the appropriate medication, such as tobramycin ophthalmic ointment, ganciclovir ophthalmic gel and so on. Usually pay attention to eye cleanliness and hygiene, do not rub your eyes with your hands, and eat a light diet, but also ensure that you get enough sleep, do not stay up all night, which is conducive to recovery. It is recommended that patients with corneal epithelial injury consult a doctor in a timely manner, improve the examination, under the guidance of ophthalmologists regular treatment, so as not to delay the condition.