Small corneal abrasions that can't be seen with the naked eye are easily seen with fluorescent dye, which "lights" up the abrasions. This large corneal abrasion can be seen with the naked eye, but fluorescent dye shows the full extent of involvement. This classic abrasion demonstrates the typical ragged edge of a corneal abrasion.
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Corneal Abrasion  Information for adults

Picture of Corneal Abrasion: Small corneal abrasions that can't be seen with the naked eye are easily seen with fluorescent dye, which "lights" up the abrasions. Divider line
Small corneal abrasions that can't be seen with the naked eye are easily seen with fluorescent dye, which "lights" up the abrasions.
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Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed, pp. 415-416. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, 2004.

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