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scratched cornea follow up

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Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct

Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville

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scratched cornea follow up

by mike520, Apr 28, 2008 05:04PM

Tags: cornea

I was treated for a scratched cornea 36 hours ago. My eye feels fine now and I have been taking the drops as prescribed. How important is the follow up appointment with an eye care center? I am uninsured, and if I can avoid the bill for said follow up I sure would like to.

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by Michael J Kutryb, MD

, Apr 28, 2008 05:41PM

It is important to make sure there is no sign of infection or scarring or other problems. I would do what your doctor recommended. If not - then that's your decision.

MJK MD

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by sternfisch, Jun 26, 2008 09:57AM

To: doctors

I was diagnosed with a scatched cornea and bacterial infection. Heavy treatment with both drops and eye salve: Floxal and Maxitrol. After 6+ days my vision is still not restored and working on a PC then affects the other eye as well. Is this "normal". Will I regain my vision, however bad it has always been? I have a high degree of correction. I am in Switzerland

by Michael J Kutryb, MD

, Jun 26, 2008 09:32PM

You need to keep very close, amost daily follow up with your ophthalmologist until things improve. These case can get worse very easily and result in severe permanant loss of vision if not treated just right.

Michael Kutryb, MD

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