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What test is done to diagnose a scratched cornea of the eye?
Fluorescien staining
Do i have a scratched cornea?
No , but my dad did and it was because a Nerf brand gun bullet scratched it when he got shoot in the eye with the Nerf gun my brother got for Christmas .
Which condition is a pitting of the cornea caused by an infection or injury?
Corneal Ulcer.
Why should you place eye drops in the lower conjunctival sac?
To prevent injury to the cornea
Why should eye drops be instilled into the lower conjunctival sac?
to prevent injury to the cornea
Is cornea injury cause less vision?
I'm not sure so I'll say if injured badly,yes. If it's a minor injury, NO.
Will your eye heal from a scratched cornea without doctor tratment?
If it is lightly scratched, an over the counter antibacterial eye drop should help keep it clean and reduce any swelling or redness, but if it is badly scratched/swollen and very itchy, you need to see the doctor soon.
Why do you close your eyes when you sleep?
It is believed that the eyes close when we sleep because having the eyelids closed prevents the sclera and cornea from drying out or becoming accidentally scratched, and also prevents oxygen diffusion from the inside of the eyelid to the sclera and cornea.
How many feet does a person fall from to consider it a significant mechanism of injury?
Falls 20 ft and above is a significant mechanism of injury for adults, and falls from 10 ft and above is considered a significant mechanism of injury for children.
Why did Kareem Abdul Jabbar wear goggles when he played basketball?
While playing for UCLA, he suffered a scratched left cornea when he got hit by Ted Henderson of Cal going for a rebound . His scratched his cornea again during his pro career and then he wear goggles for protection.
How can the cornea become injured?
Injury to the cornea can occur because of chemical burns, mechanical trauma, or infection by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or protozoa. The herpes virus produces one of the more common infections leading to corneal transplant.
What does the cornea do and what is it for?
what is the cornea and what does it do
