Corneal Abrasion Treatment in India
About Corneal Abrasion
Key Highlights
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Non-surgical, primarily involves medication and protective measures.Promotes rapid healing of the corneal surface, often within 24-72 hours.Effectively manages pain and discomfort associated with the injury.Significantly reduces the risk of secondary bacterial infection.Helps prevent long-term complications like scarring or recurrent corneal erosion.
Who is this surgery for?
- Eye pain, redness, and a sensation of a foreign body in the eye.
- Excessive tearing (watering) and sensitivity to light (photophobia).li>
- Blurred or decreased vision following an injury.
- Physical trauma to the eye from a fingernail, tree branch, paper edge, or other object.
- Foreign body, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, becoming lodged and then removed from the eye.
- Improper use or fitting of contact lenses.
How to prepare
- The ophthalmologist will take a detailed history of the injury and symptoms.
- No special fasting or medication changes are typically required.
- You will be asked to remove any contact lenses.
- The eye area will be examined, and numbing drops may be applied for comfort during the assessment.
- Inform your doctor of any allergies, especially to antibiotics or anesthetics.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection of the cornea (corneal ulcer), which can threaten vision.
- Recurrent corneal erosion, where the surface layer re-injures easily after initial healing.
- Corneal scarring, which can cause permanent blurring or distortion of vision.
- Persistent pain or discomfort beyond the expected healing period.
- Inflammation inside the eye (iritis or uveitis).
- Adverse reaction to prescribed antibiotic or anesthetic eye drops.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Healing typically occurs within 1 to 3 days for minor abrasions.
- Use all prescribed antibiotic and lubricating eye drops as directed.
- Avoid rubbing the eye completely, as this can re-injure the cornea.
- Wear sunglasses to manage light sensitivity.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your ophthalmologist confirms the cornea is fully healed.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing and check for complications.
- Seek immediate care if pain suddenly worsens or vision decreases.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 days for symptom relief; full healing may take up to 1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering corneal abrasion in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for corneal abrasion in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform corneal abrasion. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for corneal abrasion compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 16 – USD 87 | 0 days (Outpatient procedure) | ~ 1-3 days for symptom relief; full healing may take up to 1-2 weeks | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 121 – USD 644 | 0 days (Outpatient procedure) | ~ 1-3 days for symptom relief; full healing may take up to 1-2 weeks | Know More |
Top hospitals for Corneal Abrasion in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing corneal abrasion.
Panaji, India
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Ophthalmologists for Corneal Abrasion
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform corneal abrasion and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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