Do scratches on the eye heal?

Question

I heard that rubbing your eyes can scratch them. How long does it take for the scratches to heal? Or do they stay?

Answer 1

a few days.  try eye drops next time you want to rub

Answer 2

The front surface of your eye, the Cornea regrows the very first layer every 24 hours.  if  you did minor damage it should heal in 1 day!! If you still have a scratchy feeling after 24 hours you should see an Ophthalmologist to make sure that you did not do more damage, you may need antibiotics.