How are corneal abrasions treated?
Corneal abrasions are treated with antibiotic drops or ointment to protect against infection while new cells grow to replace the ones that were removed. Sometimes, depending on the size of the abrasion, a patch is placed over the closed lid. A patch helps to decrease pain and helps large abrasions heal faster. An eye should not be patched continuously for more than 24 hours. The patch should be removed at least daily and the antibiotic drop or ointment put in the eye again.
