Eye Injury Picture - Treatment, Prevention and Picture of Eye Injury

Injuries to the eye include contusions and fractures of bones that form the eye socket or orbit. Contusions and lacerations of the eyelids. Abrasion of the cornea (the transparent covering of the pupil of the eye) or other injury to the eyeball.

Places where Eye Injury occurs

Bones that form the orbit. Eyelids. Eyeball: cornea, conjunctiva (white of the eye), iris (colored part of the eye) and aqueous humor (fluid in the eyeball). Muscles, tendons, periosteum (covering to bone), nerves, blood vessels, skin and connective tissue in the vicinity of the eye.

Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Eye Injury

Direct blow in the vicinity of the eye. Irritation from many different materials, such as pesticides on grass, lime used for lines, or gravel or dust. Foreign body imbedded in the eye, such as a small piece of gravel, sand or glass. Scratching of the cornea, either by a fingernail or a rough foreign body.

• A cut, laceration or contusion with swelling, redness, tenderness, pain, bleeding or bruising ("black eye") in or around the eye.
• Change in ability to see clearly.
• Eye pain.
• Sensitivity to bright light.
• Eyelid spasm.
• Swollen lids.
• Protruding eyeball if bleeding occurs in back of the eye.
• Numbness around the eye.
• Inability to move the eye normally.
• Decreased vision.
• Pain.
• Tearing.
• Blurred vision.
• Redness in the white of the eye.
• Irregular size of pupils.

Complications in Eye Injury

Infection, especially when imbedded foreign bodies are not completely removed from the cornea. Permanent (sometimes total) loss of vision if infection penetrates the eyeball from the cornea. Bleeding into the eye as a result of a blunt injury. Scarring if eyelid lacerations are unattended.

Treatment, Medication and Care for Eye Injury

As first aid - Don't try to remove contact lenses. Don't rub the eye. Don't wash the eye. Cover both eyes with loose cloth pads. Eyes move together, so both eyes must be covered to prevent movement of the injured eye. Apply crushed ice in a soft cloth bag or a towel--not a heavy ice bag. Avoid any pressure on the eye. Bleeding from eyelids is usually inconsequential but pressure can cause further damage. Keep the injured person in a partial reclining position while en route to an emergency facility.

Antibiotic eyedrops or ointment to prevent infection. Pain relievers. Local anesthetic eyedrops or drops to dilate the pupil and rest the eye muscle.

• Use ice packs or warm moist compresses to relieve discomfort. Prepare a compress by folding a clean cloth in several layers. Dip in warm water, wring out slightly, and apply to the eye. Dip the compress often to keep it moist. Apply the compress for an hour, rest an hour and repeat.
• Protect eyes from bright light or sunlight by wearing dark glasses.
• Sleep with the head elevated with 2 pillows until symptoms subside.
• Don't rub the eye.
• Keep the wound dry and covered for 48 hours.
• Ignore small amounts of bleeding. Control heavier bleeding by firmly pressing a facial tissue or clean cloth to the bleeding spot, avoiding pressure on the eyeball itself.
• If you change the bandage, apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or non-prescription antibiotic ointment to the bandage.
• After 48 hours, replace the bandage if it gets wet.

Dietary Cure for Eye Injury

Eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs.

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