Prevalence and severity of recurrent symptoms, 3 months after treatment for traumatic corneal abrasion. Symptoms were assumed to be due to recurrent corneal erosion if they were described as frequent and significant pain, grittiness, photophobia, or watering of the injured eye only3
| Cause of injury and treatment group | No symptoms or minimal symptoms | Mild symptoms (non-disabling) | Moderate symptoms (difficulty with daily activities, or sought further opinion) | Severe symptoms (confirmed macroform recurrent corneal erosion) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingernail: standard regimen (see text) (n=20) | 17 (85%) | 2 (10%) | 0 | 1 (5%) |
| Fingernail: additional nightly ointment (see text) (n=22) | 11 (50%) | 7 (32%) | 4 (18%) | 0 |
| Other causes: standard regimen (n=32) | 25 (78%) | 3 (10%) | 4 (12%) | 0 |