How to Deal with an Eye Wound?
The eye is a delicate part of our face and requires the most detailed treatment and quick action, otherwise, our vision can be at risk.
EYE WOUND:
The eye can be bruised or cut by direct blows or by sharp, chipped fragments of metal, grit, and glass.
All eye injuries are potentially serious because of the risk to the victim’s vision. Even superficial grazes to the surface (cornea) of the eye can lead to scarring or infection, with the possibility of permanent deterioration of vision.
What to do?
- Help the victim to lie on his back, and hold his head to keep it as still as possible.
- Tell the victim to keep both eyes still; movement of the “good” eye will cause movement of the injured one, which may damage it further.
- Give the victim a sterile dressing or a clean, nonfluffy pad to hold over the affected eye. If it will take some time to obtain medical help, secure the pad in place with a bandage.
- Arrange to take or send the victim to the hospital.
CAUTION!
Do not touch or attempt to remove anything that is sticking to, or embedded in, the eyeball or on the colored part (iris) of the eye.
Recognition of injury:
■ Pain in the eye or eyelids.
■ Visible wound and/or bloodshot appearance.
■ Partial or total loss of vision.
■ Leakage of blood or clear fluid from a wound.
Your Aims:
■ To prevent further damage.■ To arrange transport to the hospital.
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