New Topic: Corneal Ulcer
A new article by All About Vision Editorial Advisory Board member Chris A. Knobbe, MD, discusses what to do if you have a corneal ulcer, which resembles an abscess on the eye.
Eye injuries and accompanying infection commonly cause corneal ulcers.
But people who wear contact lenses also are at risk because of eye irritation that may allow bacteria to penetrate the eye’s surface.
Safety tips for contact lens wearers include advice about hand washing before touching lenses, which can help prevent corneal ulcers.