Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Corneal abrasionUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewCorneal abrasion is a condition in which there's a scratch or cut on the protective covering at the front of the eye (cornea).SymptomsA corneal abrasion may feel like sand in the eye. Other symptoms include pain, redness, tearing, and blurred vision.TreatmentsTreatment involves rinsing the eye to wash away particles. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use