For patients whose eyes feel raw on waking — often after a past scratch or abrasion — Dr. Katz evaluates for recurrent corneal erosion and manages it with protective and healing therapies that break the cycle, rather than simply masking the pain each time it returns.
They are repeated breakdowns of the cornea’s surface, often felt as sharp pain on waking. Dr. Katz can diagnose and manage them to stop the cycle of recurrence.