Corneal Ulcer Treatment

Did you recently observed any uneven condition in your eyelids or an open sore developed on the cornea’s outer layer? If yes, then possibly you are suffering of conceal ulcer. In this article I am going to discuss everything related to corneal ulcer treatment which includes its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, prevention tips and many more. If you are also suffering with it then keep reading the below section to know more about it.

What Is Corneal Ulcer?

Corneal ulcers are the open pores which develops on the cornea’s outer layer. The general causes of this ulcer are infections by bacteria, viruses, parasite or fungi. Trauma, dry eyes, Bell’s Palsy, allergic eye diseases are also some other causes of corneal ulcers.

It is the outermost layer of the eye and it is a transparent layer which used to protect the eye from debris and germs. This ulcer also plays an important role in focusing the eye vision. It is a medical emergency which needs to treat as soon as possible.

Corneal ulcer can happen to anyone irrespective of their age. The severity of it may differ from person to person. Defects causes due to corneal ulcers are blindness and vision impairment which generally found in foreign countries. Now as we know about the corneal ulcers let’s check out the symptoms & causes of it.

So, just go through the below section of this blog:

Symptoms of the Corneal Ulcer

When the ulcer is severe then it causes severe pain in the eyes because corneal ulcer is quite sensitive. the content below I am going to discuss few more symptoms of the corneal ulcer.

·         Eye pain

·         Light Sensitivity

·         Reddening of eyes

·         Tearing of eyes

·         Itchy eyelids

·         White spot on the cornea

If you are noticing any of this symptom then contact the eye specialists immediately to treat corneal ulcer.

Causes of Corneal ulcer

The most common reason of the corneal ulcer is the germs. But the human eye is protected by the eyelids which generally prevents the eyes from germs and bacteria. If an ulcer is so deep then it can also cause the scarring on cornea which stops the light from entering in the eyes. Check out the common causes of it.

·         Bacteria

·         Fungus

·         Viruses

·         Allergic diseases

·         Eye injury

·         Inadequate eyelids closure

All these can cause corneal ulcers and as a result you have to look for effective corneal ulcer treatment as it can also harm your eye vision and make you blind.

Risk Factors Of Corneal Ulcer

Some Common risk factors for developing of corneal ulcer are ---

·         Dry eyes

·         Frequent wearing of contact lenses

·         Steroid in the eyedrops

·         Eyelid problems

·         Burning of cornea due to injury

Treatment for the Corneal Ulcer

Curing Corneal ulcer in time is very important as it can cause vision impairment. As treating this ulcer in early stage will be helpful for you to remove it.

Treatment #1: Conventional Treatment

Always consult ophthalmologist to treat the eye related issues. If you are suffering from corneal ulcer then consult the doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will examine the cause of it and will provide you appropriate medical help you needed.

Caution: Don’t use steroid eye drops as it can worsen the corneal ulcer.

Generally, it will improve in a week or two. But if you are not seeing any improvement then immediately take medical help but, in some cases corneal transplant may be needed. If an ulcer is caused due to bacteria then you will be prescribed an anti-bacterial eyedrop. But be careful as secondary fungal infection takes place because of the suppressing of bacterial growth allows fungi to grow faster.

Healing of corneal ulcer depends on the severity of it and the proper treatment or care of it. But with proper care and treatment it takes 2 to 3 weeks to heal.

Treatment #2: Topical Treatment

Tropical treatment also helps in curing corneal ulcer. Here, I have discussed some effective tropical treatment for it.

·         Immunosuppressive agents

·         Prophylactic broad-spectrum topical antibiotics

·         Cycloplegic agents

·         Preservative free artificial tears that are used with or without soft contact lenses and punctum plug, should be used.

Treatment #3: Natural Treatments

You can also treat corneal ulcer naturally at home. In the below content I will provide some helpful home remedies for you.

#1: Eye Care

Wear sunglasses when you are suffering from corneal ulcer or if you are taking any medical help for it. It will help you to prevent unnecessary eye strain. You can also use warm moist compress on the eyes. For this take 2 cups of warm water and mix 1 table spoon of oregano oil. After this take clean cotton cloth soak it into the water and place it on your eyes for 20 to 30 minutes.

#2: Try Vitamin D

If you have deficiency of Vitamin D then also you can be likely to have Vitamin D3 supplement and sit on the sunlight especially on early morning for at least 10 to 15 minutes each day to reduce the deficiency of Vitamin D. But if you are suffering from eye infections then wear sunglasses if you are going out in the sunlight.

#3: Dietary Changes

You need to change your diet if you are suffering from Corneal ulcer. Don’t eat or drink anything which have fungi and yeast in it and start following candida diet as it includes kefir, yogurt and sauerkraut. Also increase the intake of protein, fiber and fats.

#4: Echinacea

Intake 500 milligrams of Echinacea 3 times in a day if you are suffering from corneal ulcer. It has been medically proven that this herb is very effective and fights against the viruses and bacteria to improve the immune system.

But if you are taking any econazole or immunosuppressants then you should avoid having Echinacea

Preventive measures for Corneal Ulcer

·         Handle Commercial lens with a proper care

·         Do not wear contact lenses overnight

·         Use protective eye wear while doing works or activities which causes eye trauma

·         use artificial tears to keep eyes lubricated to avoid excessive dryness.

Conclusion

I have tried my best to provide you the full information about Corneal ulcer. If you are suffering from it then consult the doctor immediately. Any eyelid issues can be dangerous to your eyes so never take any eye infection lightly. Try the best treatment option from the above content and get rid of corneal ulcer forever.