What is corneal erosion syndrome?

The cornea is the transparent part of the eye that has many layers. Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome is characterized as a defect at the lower level of the cornea. The epithelial cells slough off easily resulting in eye pain and decreased visual acuity.

How do members experience corneal erosion syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with corneal erosion syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for corneal erosion syndrome*

Who has corneal erosion syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 4
50s 3
60s 3
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 13