Faculty Comments - Vision Change Case 5 - Answer 8:
Question 8: Many physicians patch eyes also. What does the literature say about this?
Answer:
Actually, although this is a traditional/time-honored therapy, the Corneal Abrasion Patching Study Group investigated its efficacy. They found that for patients with non-contact lens related corneal abrasions which were "less than 10mm, healing time was faster and comfort was better in patients treated with antibiotic ointment without patching."
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