Question:
I have been diagnosed for recurrent corneal erosion and told to use Muro 128 ointment for 3 months and if the problem still persists, stromal puncture is suggested as a way to go. Is this the best approach for recurrent corneal erosion? Answer:
Recurrent corneal erosion is a miserable condition that is usually initiated by a tangential injury to the cornea such as a fingernail or paper cut, but can just be spontaneous and associated with other minor abnormalities of the cornea. It is best treated by a persistent and understanding Eye M.D. who tries the simple treatment first. Muro128 for three or even six months is the easiest and safest mechanism for treatment. It is not always successful, however, and subsequent treatment may include stromal puncture and a contact lens. Stromal puncture is generally a very safe procedure, but its name makes it sound far worse and more painful than it really is. Nevertheless, if anterior stromal puncture is required and performed, it is almost always accompanied by a bandage contact lens. That lens will need to be left in place for as long as three months, and perhaps even replaced with another at that time. Although contact lenses are generally safe, there is some risk of infection beneath the lens, so a persistent and knowledgeable Eye M.D. is essential to assist you with this problem. So, the short answer to your original question is "yes."
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