Corneal Ulcers

Corneal ulcers are open sores on the cornea. The cornea covers the iris and the round pupil, much like a watch crystal covers the face of a watch. These eye ulcers usually result from an infection, but severe dry eye or other eye disorders can cause it.

• Redness of the eye
• Severe pain and soreness of the eye
• The feeling of having something in your eye
• Tearing
• Pus or other discharge
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Swelling of the eyelids
• A white spot on your cornea that you may or may not be able to see when looking in the mirror

See your ophthalmologist immediately if you think you have a corneal ulcer or have any eye symptoms that concern you. The severity of your condition will determine how the ulcer is treated. For many patients, antibiotic eye drops will clear up the ulcer. However, this condition is not to be taken lightly. Corneal ulcers can badly and permanently damage your vision and even cause blindness if they are not treated. Don’t put off making an appointment with our eye doctors if you think you may have a corneal ulcer.