How long should I wait to wear contacts after a corneal abrasion?

Once the cornea has healed, you can usually resume your normal activities right away. If you wear contact lenses, your health care provider may ask you to wait one week after your cornea has healed before you wear your contact lenses again.

Can I wear contact lenses with a scratched cornea?

Using foreign objects to remove foreign particles will only aggravate corneal abrasions. Don’t wear your contact lenses – Contacts shouldn’t be placed over a scratched cornea due to the risk of bacterial infection. Not to mention the lenses can aggravate eye injuries.

How do you speed up the healing of the cornea?

To accelerate the healing process, be sure to do the following: Blink to clear away anything that’s not meant to be in your eye. Rinse your eye with saline solution or even fresh water. Wear protective sunglasses.

How long does blurred vision last after corneal abrasion?

Permanent loss of vision is very rare with superficial abrasions. It may take several weeks for all the blurriness to resolve. It is important to not rub the eyes during the healing phase.

Can a damaged cornea repair itself?

The cornea can recover from minor injuries on its own. If it is scratched, healthy cells slide over quickly and patch the injury before it causes infection or affects vision. But if a scratch causes a deep injury to the cornea, it will take longer to heal.

How do you fall asleep with a scratched cornea?

5 tips for sleeping with a scratched eye

1. Avoid sleeping on the side of the affected eye. Sleeping on the side of your injury may put direct pressure on your eyeball, which makes your pain worse.
2. Take pain relievers.
3. Use eyedrops.
4. Apply a cold compress.
5. Dim the lights.

How long does it take for a deep corneal abrasion to heal?

Most corneal abrasions heal in 24 to 72 hours and rarely progress to corneal erosion or infection.

Can a corneal abrasion take a week to heal?

Even small scratches that don’t expose the inner layers of the cornea can be very painful and affect vision. The injury may heal within a week; however, consult an eye specialist promptly to determine the severity of the injury. Minor scratches may heal within a very little time.