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When the very thin, delicate surface of the cornea has been scraped , or damaged by infection, a painful corneal ulcer may result.
If you look hard in a good light, you may see a grayish or less shiny patch on the surface of the cornea.
If not well cared for, a corneal ulcer can cause blondness. Apply antibiotic eye ointment, 4 times a day for 7 days, give penicillin, and cover the eye with a patch. If the eye is not better in 3 days , get medical help.
A corneal scar is a painless, white patch on the cornea. It may result from a corneal ulcer, burn or other injury to the eye. Surgery ( corneal transplant) is the only treatment. This is expensive and does not always give good results. Surgery should only be done if the person is blind but can still see light.
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If you look hard in a good light, you may see a grayish or less shiny patch on the surface of the cornea.
If not well cared for, a corneal ulcer can cause blondness. Apply antibiotic eye ointment, 4 times a day for 7 days, give penicillin, and cover the eye with a patch. If the eye is not better in 3 days , get medical help.
A corneal scar is a painless, white patch on the cornea. It may result from a corneal ulcer, burn or other injury to the eye. Surgery ( corneal transplant) is the only treatment. This is expensive and does not always give good results. Surgery should only be done if the person is blind but can still see light.
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