What are the symptoms of corneal epithelial detachment?

Corneal epithelial detachment

can cause corneal edema and opacity. If the injury is severe, it can also lead to local corneal edema and thickening, accompanied by wrinkles in the elastic layer, and then the above symptoms appear. If you go to the hospital for examination, conjunctival congestion and eyelid swelling can be found.

Mild corneal epithelial detachment does not require special treatment and usually repairs itself in about 24-48 hours. If the condition is serious, antibiotics such as erythromycin, mupirocin or ofloxacin can be used to prevent infection.