How long do corneal abrasions take to heal?
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- Minor corneal abrasions heal quickly, usually within two days.
- More serious wounds take longer to heal and can cause irritation, pain, tearing, and redness. I
- f the cornea becomes deeply scarred it can cause vision problems.
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Most corneal abrasions heal in 24 to 72 hours and rarely progress to corneal erosion or infection. Although eye patching traditionally has been recommended in the treatment of corneal abrasions, multiple well-designed studies show that patching does not help and may hinder healing .
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