What causes Corneal injury?
Injuries to the cornea are common.
Injuries to the outer surface of the cornea, called corneal abrasions, may be caused by:
Chemical irritation - from almost any fluid that gets into the eye Overuse of contact lenses or lenses that don't fit correctly Reaction or sensitivity to contact lens solutions and cosmetics Scratches or scrapes on the surface of the cornea (called an abrasion) Something getting into the eye (such as sand or dust) Sunlight, sun lamps, snow or water reflections, or arc-welding
Infections may also damage the cornea. </s>