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CORNEAL ABRASION, RISK FACTORS AND THERAPEUTIC PROCESS

Mohammed Adel Mohammed Shami 1, Abdulaziz Musaed S Althaqafi 1, Mohammed Ahmed Hasaballah 2, Mutaz Yousif Matar 2, Khalid Saad Mohammed Albaqami 3

Corneal abrasion is one of the most common injuries of the eye, by cornea being scratched. Due to the self-regenerating nature of corneal epithelial cells, corneal abrasions typically resolve quickly with restricted treatment. In this review we discuss the diagnostic, management methods and risk factors. A search was conducted of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central for English-language published d studies up to, 2018. Search strategy were concerned with those articles discussing the risk factors and management of Corneal abrasion. The administrations of topical antibiotics and, for large abrasions, cycloplegics have actually been the essential of treatment, together with everyday follow-up till the eye is recovered. Patching was formerly routine however is no longer recommended for many patients. Tetanus prophylaxis is just necessary for penetrating eye injuries not straightforward corneal abrasions. If a corneal foreign body is detected, an effort can after that be made to get rid of the foreign body with a swab or irrigation under direct visualization. Foreign bodies under the lid ought to be removed after flipping the lid. If irrigation or a cotton swab stop working to get rid of the foreign body, a steel tool is required. Instill topical anesthetic.

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