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ConditionName
Corneal abrasion
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
Eye pain; A gritty feeling in the eye; Tearing; Redness; Sensitivity to the light; Headache.
PhysicalFindings
ClinicalTests
Fluorescein stain is usually linear if from trauma or foreign body, and round if from contact lens use
RiskFactors
IsRedFlag
IsNPLEX
Consequence
ProgressionFromCondition
TreatmentOptions
Irrigate eye to remove any foreign body
PharmOptions
No treatment or antibiotic topical
WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/injuries-poisoning/eye-trauma/corneal-abrasions-and-foreign-bodies
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