The eyes are the windows to the soul” is a common saying, but when an eye has sustained a corneal abrasion, the soul feels anything but peaceful. The cornea is the clear layer of tissue that is visible overlying the iris and pupil and meets the sclera, or the white of the eye, just outside the border of the iris. Just as our skin can have abrasions or scratches, so too can the cornea of the eye.
In this month’s article, you will get a closer look at the steps involved in treating this delicate injury, which most often occurs at work.