Foreign Bodies and Eye Injuries

The eye is a very important and complex organ that needs careful treatment and proper care. Even minor injuries to the eye can lead to blurred vision or even blindness. When the eye is injured, the first thing that suffers is its optical apparatus - the cornea, lens, and vitreous body. Severe injuries can damage the retina and optic nerve. In 50% of cases, eye injuries lead to one-sided blindness.

The causes of eye injuries can be very different - industrial, household, agricultural, sports, combat, adults and children. The cause of injury can be small objects, chemicals, sharp objects, impact, etc.

When a foreign body gets into the eye, pain, pain, lacrimation, and photophobia occur. Do not rub your eye, this will increase irritation. The foreign body must be removed with a swab, rinse the eye and instill albucid. If you can’t do it at home, consult a doctor immediately.

In case of eye injuries, a distinction is made between penetrating and non-penetrating. Penetrating ones are dangerous due to damage to the lens, vitreous body, and loss of vision. Non-penetrating - hemorrhages, retinal detachment.

If you have an eye injury, you should immediately consult an ophthalmologist. He will examine the fundus of the eye and conduct diagnostics. Treatment includes surgery and anti-inflammatory therapy. Any manipulation of the eye should be carried out in specialized clinics as quickly as possible.