Can an eye burn from a UV lamp heal on its own?

If the patient’s corneal epithelium is only slightly damaged by ultraviolet light, the condition is mild and has the possibility of self-healing, but if its damage is serious, it can not be self-healing and needs timely treatment. Ultraviolet lamp burn refers to electro-optic ophthalmia, mainly due to corneal epithelium burned by ultraviolet light and other reasons, if the patient only suffered minor damage, generally pay attention to rest and eye care, there is a possibility of self-healing. However, if the patient’s eye surface damage is serious, pain, photophobia and other symptoms, generally more difficult to self-healing, the patient can be under the guidance of the doctor for drug treatment. Patients with obvious eye pain can use erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, gentamycin ophthalmic ointment and other medications under the guidance of a doctor to relieve eye discomfort and promote recovery. It is recommended that patients with electro-optic ophthalmia consult a hospital in a timely manner to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.