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Title
Corneal abrasion
Leaflet / Website
Corneal abrasion
Author
Ophthalmology
Description
The cornea is the clear tissue covering the front of the eye. A corneal abrasion occurs when the surface of the cornea is damaged. If the nerves are exposed the eye becomes painful. This leaflet outlines the symptoms of a corneal abrasion and the treatment available.
Date of production
July 2022
Reference number
Web 246