Tiny particles of dirt trapped under the contact could also scratch your cornea. A cornea erosion can occur when the abrasion re-tears. Corneal infection, also called keratitis, is relatively rare.

Preservatives in the glue can cause toxic conjunctivitis and conjunctival erosion—when the layer of cells on the surface of the cornea, called epithelium, loosens from the layer underneath.

[5] The use of gamma-irradiated cornea (VisionGraft ... graft in GDD surgeries has at least some role in preventing tube erosion, [6] but discussions of these issues are sparse.

Immune-mediated scarring of the corneal stroma leads to decreased vision. Current standard of care consists of antivirals and topical steroids. Immune mechanisms of HSK (erosion of immunoprivilege ...