How can I permanently resolve recurrent corneal erosions?

Doctor's Answer

With regards to corneal erosions, its management has to include finding its potential causes. Common causes include a history of eye trauma, dry eyes, diabetes or underlying corneal dystrophies etc. Each cause needs to be managed in order for the frequency of corneal erosion to reduce.

Options of managing an acute episode of corneal erosion include a combination of various eye lubricants and sometimes topical antibiotic to reduce the risk of a secondary infection. In the event conservative or medical treatment is not effective, surgical options may be considered which include anterior corneal puncture or photottherapeutic keratectomy.

You should discuss options that would best suit you based on your ophthalmologist's understanding of your eye condition as each option has its own set of advantages and limitations.

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