Eye injuries are serious, as they can \nlead to vision loss or infection. It is, therefore, important to \nseek advice from an ophthalmologist. <\/p>
Penetrating injuries<\/strong><\/p> Many penetrating lesions are evident. It is necessary to
\nsuspect a penetrating injury whenever a laceration is observed or
\na cut on the eyelid. <\/p> What to do?<\/p> Ocular trauma<\/strong><\/p> In the case of ocular trauma, apply a
\nice pack for 15 minutes to reduce swelling and the
\npain. It is necessary for the patient to visit the ophthalmologist in case of pain or
\nreduced vision. <\/p> Eye and eyelid cuts<\/strong><\/p> In the case of cuts, it is necessary to bandage both the
\neyes and do not apply pressure to the injured eye, as this may
\ndamage to vision.<\/p> Chemical burns<\/strong><\/p> Alkalis can often cause more serious damage
\nthan acids, in that they penetrate deeply and act longer.
\nIf we are talking about alkali we are talking about dry cleaners, detergents, cement,
\nAmmonia, gypsum, and caustic soda. The most common acids, on the other hand, are: acids
\nnitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and acetic acid. The damage can be
\nverify within 5 minutes, so it is very important to be quick in the
\nremoval of the chemical. <\/p> Avulsion of the eye <\/strong><\/p> A strong blow to the eye can cause the spillage
\nof the eye itself from the cavity. First, it is important to cover the eye
\nwith a moist dressing and protect it with a folded paper cup or cardboard.
\nCover the healthy eye with an eye patch to block movement
\nof the injured eye.<\/p> Foreign bodies<\/strong><\/p> Ocular foreign bodies are the most frequent cause of
\nocular injury.<\/p> What to do?<\/p> Light burn<\/strong><\/p> Light burns are caused by light
\nultraviolet and pain develops a few hours after exposure. It is
\nnecessary to cover the eyes with a cold compress, and if the pain persists
\ntaking a painkiller. <\/p> Contact Lenses<\/strong><\/p> If a patient has an eye injury and wears contact lenses, they should remove them immediately. <\/p> \nSource: Mediserve<\/a>‘s Pocket Guide to First Aid.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"