Hello,
Last night I started having discomfort in my eye -- it felt like something was lodged in it. I went to the opthamologist, and was told that I have corneal ulcer, likely due to a contact lens induced infection caused. The doctor prescribed Zymar -- an antibiotic -- and might have to prescribe a fortified compound if the symptoms don't begin to dissipate. I have a major problem in that the effected eye is now photophobic.
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.
1. Corneal ulcers can be minor and heal in 24 hrs or cause loss of eye. Too much difference to generalize.
2. Only your ophthalmologist can tell you, all I can say is follow the eye MDs direction.
3. see #1
4. On properly selected individuals lasik is a fantastic procedure. For others its not an option. Again only an Eye Md that examines you eye can tell fo sure.
Could be a corneal abrasion there now and could be at high risk for a corneal ulcer which can be ugly. You really never want to get one. Keep a very high index of suspicion for corneal ulcer and get seen today if eye doesn't get better. Beware of wearing new contact lens right now because it can mask the pain and increase chance of growth of new corneal ulcer.
That question is too vague to answer. Sometimes yes but often no. There are quite a few different types of corneal ulcers.
I've had corneal ulcers for many years, always left eye, now in the right too. Mine are caused by herpes. I'm allergic to viroptic drops, valtrex works but has aggravated a string of GI problems. Does anyone know of any other treatments or meds to try? I woke up this morning and know I have the start of another ulcer.
her right is a little bulging and slight corneal ulcer...we went to have eye check up and ask what is the possible problem...we also went to seek help from endocrinologist...but the doctor told us that my mother is NOT HYPERTHYROIDISM...but before she had undergone thyroid surgery because there was a cyst in the right upper thyroid...but yet after the surgery the eye is still bulging...
what else can be the possible problem causing the eye to be bulging without hyperthyroidism????
My doctor gave me prescriptions for Zymar (0.3%), to be used 4X daily for 3 days AND Xibrom (0.09%), 2 X daily for 3 days prior to surgery. After looking on the RXlist medication information site, it says that Xibrom should be used only 24 hours prior to cataract surgery. Any longer could cause corneal adverse events......what kind of events? I'm really nervous about surgery and am beginning to question if I want to go through with it at this time.....What are preferred anesthesias?
I have been given different reasons for the corneal ulcer. The retina specialist seems to think I may have an auto-immune problem of some sort. My primary ophthamologist says it is due to a sub-tenons kenalog injection given by the retina specialist approx. 2 weeks before the ulcer developed. The ophthamologist I see when primary is out (same group) seems to agree with retina specialist.My primary care physician has ordered lots of lab work to see if there is another problem.
I obtained a corneal abrasion a few days after a vitrectomy for a macular hole. No known cause. It was originally 1mm x 3mm and is now 1mm by 2mm-- this is 3 weeks later. Doctor says he does not know why it is healing so slowly. There doesn't appear to be damage to underlying layers, no corneal ulcer. I am only being treated with Systane Ultra preservative free drop and Oxaflaxacin. I am wearing a corneal band aid contact lens.
Hi, my corneal specialist (opthamologist) said I have a marginal corneal ulcer bacterial in nature and was thought be caused by rosacea. He gave me Vigamox drops every two hours and Bacitracin ointment for night time. I am having a lot of side effects from the Vigamox (irritation, watery eye, itcy, pain etc. and very red eye). But that is not the biggest problem. I tried the Bacitracin for two nights. Last night I up and saw that my eye was very swollen.
A couple months ago I started experiencing symptoms that could be of HIV. For example, I was itching all over my body. I washed my comforter and sheets and that helped that symptom. I've had what seems to be canker sores. I've changed my toothpaste from Crest to Sensodyne and haven't had one since. Recently I had to go to the eye doctor and found out my right eye had cornea abrasions and and ulcer. The doctor gave me Zymar, a bacteria antibiotic and that cleared that up.
Hey, at the beginning of august i got a really bad eye ulcer due to wearing contact lenses. i developed a pretty thick scar which really affects my vision in that eye. I'm just wondering, is there any possible drops i could put it to reduce the scar or any possible treatments available to get ride of the scar?
Hi forum,
Early this year over new year I was submitted to hospital for emergency treatment on a corneal ulcer and was kept in hospital for three days and given intensive treatment of ofloxacin eye drops every hour, then released from hospital and continued to be on ofloxacin eye drops every 2 hours and steroid drops every 2 hours with frequent visits to the hospitals eye clinic to monitor my progress.
I made an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a second opinion. He said I had a corneal abrasion (what was once the ulcer?). He prescribed me Vigamox 4 times a day. That evening the pain worsened - eye socket/headache type pain around my eye, excessive tearing, redness, swelling.
(Friday)
When I woke up the next morning, I had cloudy vision and couldn't see out of my left eye.
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