What Is an Eye Ulcer?
7. What Are the Treatment Options for Corneal Ulcers?
Since there are several different reasons for the development of an eye ulcer, the treatment given to you will depend entirely on the source of the infection. For example, the doctor is likely to prescribe you an antifungal medication in the event that the infection was caused by a fungus or similar plant matter. In some cases, the doctor might prescribe you a temporary treatment to lessen the symptoms while analyzing scrapings from the cornea to get a better idea of how to tackle the long-term treatment of the infection.
Diagnosing the underlying problem is the only way to fully treat an ulcer. When left untreated, the infection will get worse and might even spread to your other eye. Should the infection be particularly bad, this can result in blindness or permanently impaired vision.
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