Corneal abrasion

Scott FraserSunderland Eye Infirmary, Sunderland, UKDate of preparation: 25th June 2009Conflict of interest: None declaredClinical question: What is the best treatment for traumatic corneal abrasion?Results: Eye patching does not reduce pain in patients with corneal abrasions. Topical diclofenac doe...

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Main Author: Scott Fraser
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3c3db2f05662495b99e13d4d7cbcb226
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Summary:Scott FraserSunderland Eye Infirmary, Sunderland, UKDate of preparation: 25th June 2009Conflict of interest: None declaredClinical question: What is the best treatment for traumatic corneal abrasion?Results: Eye patching does not reduce pain in patients with corneal abrasions. Topical diclofenac does reduce pain in patients with corneal abrasionsImplementation: Pitfalls to avoid when treating abrasions:• Treatment of small abrasions• Treatment of larger abrasions• When to refer for specialist treatment