Corneal perforation

Corneal Perforation

Corneal Perforation (pronounced: kor-nee-al per-fo-ray-shun) is a serious eye condition that involves a hole or break in the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.

Etymology

The term "Corneal Perforation" is derived from the Latin word "cornea," meaning "horny," due to the tough, horn-like quality of the cornea, and the Latin word "perforare," meaning "to pierce through."

Causes

Corneal Perforation can be caused by a variety of factors, including eye injury, severe dry eye, eye infection, and certain eye diseases such as keratoconus and corneal ulcer.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Corneal Perforation may include severe eye pain, blurred vision, tearing, redness, and sensitivity to light. In some cases, the condition may lead to vision loss.

Treatment

Treatment for Corneal Perforation typically involves emergency medical care to prevent further damage to the eye and potential vision loss. This may include eye surgery to repair the perforation, antibiotics to treat or prevent infection, and eye drops to help the cornea heal.

Related Terms

• Cornea
• Eye Condition
• Eye Injury
• Dry Eye
• Eye Infection
• Eye Diseases
• Keratoconus
• Corneal Ulcer
• Eye Pain
• Blurred Vision
• Tearing
• Redness
• Vision Loss
• Eye Surgery
• Antibiotics
• Eye Drops

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Corneal perforation
• Wikipedia's article - Corneal perforation

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