Corneal Ulcer

Corneal Ulcer is an inflammation of the corneal layer of the eye. It is observed as a white spot on the cornea.

Prevention and Precautions
Avoid corneal injury which can be caused in various ways: a foreign body like sand or metal particles, fire works, gulal or coloured water during holi festival watery discharge from smallpox or herpes-zoster, and heavy smoking,etc. Eye infection can be due to trachoma, dipthertic conjunctivitis, gonorrheal ophthalmia and lack of lacrymation.Mental tension can cause inflammative glaucoma which, in turn, brings ulcer formation on the cornea. Always keep the eyes clean and moist.
Consult an eye specialist in the early stage.