Suggest Treatment For Infection Of The Cornea

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014

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Question : Eye infection in cornea - I'm a contact lens user for past 20 years. I use a monthly disposable lens. I'm currently on vacation in UK and have a week more to return. But I've developed a sore ( similar to mouth ulcer) in my eyelid , red eyes and dark greyish line around my cornea. I used a fresh lens last week only. Now I've stopped wearing the lens and don't have a replacement. My symptoms look similar to keratisis and read that it needs immediate attention and no OTC eye drops. Please suggest some immediate solution till I get back to XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be limbal keratitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read through the question and view the pictures.

It looks like an infection of the cornea. You have limbal keratitis with the use of contact lens.

There is a need to use antibiotic eye drops if you can find it over there. Good that you are not continuing the contact lens. At this time I would suggest you to meet a local GP doctor to prevent complications keratoconjunctivitis and uveitis. You can use lubricant drops which are available over the counter.

Wear sun glasses to prevent further injury

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli