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Query: UMLS:C0022568 (
keratitis
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Corneal abrasions can have potentially sight-threatening consequences if not accurately diagnosed and managed appropriately in the acute period. Simple corneal abrasions can be managed with antibiotic and
tetanus
prophylaxis, analgesia, and next-day follow up with ophthalmology. However, if there is any suspicion for penetrating eye injury, corneal ulcer, a sight-threatening infection such as bacterial
keratitis
, or ophthalmic zoster, an emergent referral is imperative. In this report, we present a case of classic corneal abrasion and discuss the acute management of this common problem.
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PMID:Traumatic Corneal Abrasion. 3122 54
