title: Corneal abrasion.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  What is the best treatment for traumatic corneal abrasion?
  
  
  RESULTS
  Eye patching does not reduce pain in patients with corneal abrasions. Topical diclofenac does reduce pain in patients with corneal abrasions
  
  
  METHODS
  Pitfalls to avoid when treating abrasions: Treatment of small abrasions Treatment of larger abrasions When to refer for specialist treatment.
authors.affiliation: Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Sunderland, UK. sfraser100@gmail.com
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fraser
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