Shannon Bream

I'm diligent about using eye drops and ointment before bed, which seems to minimize the frequency and severity of corneal abrasions. When I wake up now with an abrasion, I know I need to stay calm and effectively treat the pain. I can usually get back to sleep within a couple of hours.

American Journalist

I have control of my recurrent corneal erosion, as opposed to it having control of me.

Used mainly by eye care professionals in a medical setting or discussion about eye health.

Medical Context

It's technical jargon, so use it when talking about the eye's anatomy or medical conditions.

Technical Term

'Corneal' is not used in everyday language; it's specific to eye health and anatomy discussions.

Specialized Vocabulary

 Its rapid expansion actually forces the fish's stomach out of its mouth, while the increased internal pressure pushes its eyes out of their sockets, a condition called exophthalmia. Sometimes rockfish eyes will even have a crystallized appearance from corneal emphysemas,