What is corneal abrasion?
A corneal abrasion is a scratch to the cornea. The cornea is the transparent part of the eye; it helps to refract light. Corneal abrasions may occur from foreign objects in the eye, rubbing the eyes, and/or wearing of contacts.
How do members experience corneal abrasion?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with corneal abrasion*
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for corneal abrasion*
Who has corneal abrasion on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 13 |