Corneal abrasions are commonly encountered in primary care. Patients typically present with a history of trauma and symptoms of foreign body sensation, tearing, and sensitivity to light.History and physical examination should exclude serious causes of eye pain, including penetrating injury, infective keratitis, and corneal ulcers. Abrasions are the third leading cause of red eye, following conjunctivitis and subconjunctival hemorrhage. Corneal abrasions may lead to loss of productivity at work. In a study of automotive workers, one-third of those who sustained a corneal abrasion could not resume their normal duties for at least one day.
named peril coverage. Definition. Insurance policy that covers only losses which result from causes explicitly listed in the policy. opposite of all-risks coverage. Related Terms. casualty loss. peril.
Special Form coverage is the most comprehensive of the three options. Note that Special Form policies read differently than a Basic or Broad Form policy. In a Special Form policy, instead of the document listing what is covered, all perils are covered except for what is specifically excluded in the policy.