Corneal ulcer
Seriousहिंदी: मधुमेह पैर का घाव · தமிழ்: நீரிழிவு கால் புண் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಧುಮೇಹ ಪಾದದ ಹುಣ್ಣು · తెలుగు: మధుమేహం పాదపు పుండు · বাংলা: ডায়াবেটিক পায়ের ক্ষত · मराठी: मधुमेह पायाचा व्रण · ગુજરાતી: ડાયાબિટીસ પગનો ઘા
About this condition
Corneal ulcer is infection of cornea, common in India especially in farmers after agricultural injury or in contact lens users. It causes severe pain, discharge and can lead to vision loss if untreated. Requires immediate antibiotic treatment and sometimes hospitalization.
Common symptoms
severe eye painrednessdischargeblurred visionwhite spot on cornealight sensitivity
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When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Corneal ulcer?
severe eye pain, redness, discharge, blurred vision, white spot on cornea, light sensitivity.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Corneal ulcer common in India?
Corneal ulcer is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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