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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 13 |