title: Conjunctival abrasions and lacerations.
abstract: Although less commonly described in the ophthalmic literature, conjunctival injuries may be encountered by the primary care practitioner on a frequent basis. Both conjunctival abrasion and laceration are described in detail, including their diagnosis, treatment and management.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy