Corneal erosion

[TJ731]

Diagnosed with corneal erosion on March 20th. Bandage lens placed on eye with one week follow up to remove lens. Used Zymar drops 1 x day while bandage on. Told 4-6 wk. heal time. I am at the 4 wk. mark. I have scratchy, gritty, irritated, burning eyes. Called opthamologist several times w/same response of give it time. Using eye drops several times and hour still and pm ointment. GP is ruling out Sjogrens syndrome with bloodwork. What is your opinion of where I am in my recovery and are my symptoms at this point of concern and what else can I do?

[Muffin7777]

A related discussion, Recurrent erosion syndrome was started.

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear TJ731,

There are additional possible treatments for recurrent corneal erosions.  Different doctors have different approaches and this can be a difficult problem to fully correct.  I would recommend that you seek the advice of a corneal specialist if you are not satisfied with your care.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California