Most corneal scratches have a good prognosis and can be treated with medication if the injury is mild, while severe injuries require treatment through corneal transplantation.
1. Mild injury: If the corneal scratch only damages the epithelial layer of the cornea, and there is no obvious irritation such as photophobia and tearing, the injury will usually heal on its own within a week or so. If the damage involves the corneal epithelium, photophobia, tearing and other symptoms of eye irritation, you can follow the doctor’s advice to use recombinant human epidermal growth factor eye drops and levofloxacin eye drops and other treatments.
2. Serious injury: If the cornea is seriously damaged, involving the corneal stroma, forming scar after the injury and located in the pupil area, which has a greater impact on vision, corneal transplantation can be chosen.
When corneal scratches are accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible for examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions after clarifying the condition.