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    Corneal erosion occurs when the outer layer of cells on the cornea (epithelium) loosens from the layer below, causing pain and blurred vision. Symptoms often start suddenly upon waking as dry eyes during sleep can cause the eyelid to stick to the cornea, peeling off the epithelium when opening the eyes. The cornea has many pain receptors, hundreds of times more than skin, explaining why corneal erosions hurt so much. Those at risk include people with dry eyes, previous eye injuries or diseases, improperly fitted contact lenses, or poor contact lens hygiene. Treatment may include eye patches, moisturizing drops, antibiotics, pain relieving drops, or special contact lenses to promote healing.

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    Corneal erosion occurs when the outer layer of cells on the cornea (epithelium) loosens from the layer below, causing pain and blurred vision. Symptoms often start suddenly upon waking as dry eyes during sleep can cause the eyelid to stick to the cornea, peeling off the epithelium when opening the eyes. The cornea has many pain receptors, hundreds of times more than skin, explaining why corneal erosions hurt so much. Those at risk include people with dry eyes, previous eye injuries or diseases, improperly fitted contact lenses, or poor contact lens hygiene. Treatment may include eye patches, moisturizing drops, antibiotics, pain relieving drops, or special contact lenses to promote healing.

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    Corneal erosion occurs when the outer layer of cells on the cornea (epithelium) loosens from the layer below, causing pain and blurred vision. Symptoms often start suddenly upon waking as dry eyes during sleep can cause the eyelid to stick to the cornea, peeling off the epithelium when opening the eyes. The cornea has many pain receptors, hundreds of times more than skin, explaining why corneal erosions hurt so much. Those at risk include people with dry eyes, previous eye injuries or diseases, improperly fitted contact lenses, or poor contact lens hygiene. Treatment may include eye patches, moisturizing drops, antibiotics, pain relieving drops, or special contact lenses to promote healing.

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    What Is Corneal Erosion?

    Written By: Kierstan Boyd


    Reviewed By: Elena M Jimenez MD
    Apr. 09, 2019
    Boyd K. What Is Corneal Erosion? [Internet]. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2019 [cited 1 October
    2019]. Available from: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-corneal-erosion

    Corneal erosion is when the layer of cells on the surface of the cornea, called the epithelium,
    loosens from the layer underneath. This is painful and makes your vision blurry or hazy.

    Corneal Erosion Symptoms


    Corneal erosion pain may start suddenly, often when you first wake in the morning. Your eyes
    get dry while you sleep, and your eyelid might stick to the cornea. If the epithelium is not firmly
    attached, opening your eyelids might peel the epithelium off.

    Why Do Corneal Erosions Hurt So Much?


    The cornea has many nerve cells. Cells called pain receptors transmit pain to tell us about
    possible damage to the eye’s surface. In fact, there are hundreds of times more pain receptors in
    our cornea than there are in our skin.

    Who Is At Risk for Corneal Erosion?


    You are more likely to have corneal erosion if you:
     have very dry eyes,
     had a corneal abrasion or other injury to the eye,
     have a corneal disease (like corneal dystrophy),
     wear contact lenses that are not fitted properly, or
     wear contact lenses that have not been cared for properly.

    Corneal Erosion Treatment


    Your ophthalmologist will treat your eye based on what they find in the exam. Following are
    some options.
     You might wear a patch over your injured eye. This is to keep you from blinking and
    making the corneal erosion worse.
     You may use moisturizing eye drops or ointment. This adds a soothing layer over the
    cornea.
     Your ophthalmologist may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment to prevent an eye
    infection.
     You may be given special eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupil. This can help relieve
    pain.
     You may be given a special contact lens to reduce pain and speed healing
    If you get corneal erosion two or more times, your ophthalmologist may recommend other
    treatment. This could include:
     surgery or laser treatment to remove corneal tissue
     surgery called anterior stromal puncture. Your ophthalmologist will make tiny holes on
    the surface of your cornea. The scar tissue from these holes binds the epithelium to the
    layer underneath.
    If your eyes are dry and corneal erosion happens often, talk with your ophthalmologist. He or she
    will discuss ways to keep your eyes moist. This may help prevent corneal erosion.

    Help Your Eyes Heal from Corneal Erosion


    Do not rub your eye while it is healing. Rubbing can slow down healing, or even make the
    problem worse.
    Avoid wearing your usual contact lenses while your eye is healing. Ask your ophthalmologist
    when you can wear your lenses again.

    Protect Your Corneas


     Wear safety goggles or other eye protection when mowing the lawn and trimming bushes.
    Also use them when cutting wood and steel.
     Always wear safety glasses when playing sports.
     Clip your child’s fingernails. Babies and children can accidentally scratch their corneas
    with their fingernails.
     Pay attention when putting on eye makeup or using a hairbrush or curling iron.
     If you wear contact lenses, follow directions for caring for them.

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