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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
corneal scratch/herpes infection
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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corneal scratch/herpes infection
by Bernie79, Jul 12, 2008 02:05PM
Is it possible for the pain from a corneal scratch not to show up until 3-4 days following the injury? I developed severe eye pain on a Tuesday and was diagnosed with a ? corneal scratch/herpes infection. Only cause of a corneal scratch I can determine was being shot in the eye with a water gun at full force by my grandson 3-4 days prior to awakening with eye pain.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Jul 12, 2008 03:16PM
, Jul 12, 2008 03:16PM
Usually you would have pain right away. I would go with whatever the ophthalmologist says here. The history is a necessary part of a good exam but can sometimes help and sometimes lead you in the wrong direction. The ophthalmologist will take your history into account but will also need to treat what he sees. Perhaps your pain is more from uveitis due to the contusion which would not come on for a few days. The small abrasion may be a secondary finding.
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