Question 1

what are the tests for eye trauma?

Accepted Answer

Thorough eye exam: Eye trauma can range from mild to devastating. A thorough eye exam by an ophthalmologist is the best "test" for an injured eye. If necessary, imaging studies such as ultrasound and ct scans can be peformed too.

Question 2

what sort of disorder is eye trauma?

Accepted Answer

Injury to eye: If your eye is struck, or penetrated or damaged by external force, it may suffer internal damage which can threaten the sight.  Evaluation immediately is mandatory by your ophthalmologist or at least an er physician.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of eye trauma?

Accepted Answer

Blindness or zero: Depends on how much trauma.

Question 4

recurring symptoms from eye trauma last week - please help me!?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: If you have had eye trauma, you need evaluated.  Make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

excessive tearing after eye trauma from piece of rock or dirt in it?

Accepted Answer

EYE TRAUMA: You have to be seen by eye md. Sometimes eye trauma can cause blindness. Be careful with your eyes please.

Question 6

is it possible for people to regain their vision after having bad eye trauma?

Accepted Answer

In some cases: This depends on the injury and damage from it.  Discuss with the ophthalmologist taking care of the eye.

Question 7

what is the treatment for eye trauma?

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Depends on injury: The treatment and prognosis will depend on the nature and location of the injury. Injuries can range from superficial scratches to rupture of the eyeball. Blunt trauma tends to cause inflammation, bleeding, and bruising of the eye tissues, as well as fractures of the bones around the eye. Sharp trauma tends to cause abrasions and lacerations. Any eye injury should be immediately checked by a md.

Question 8

i have bleeding in my eye but have not experienced eye trauma. what could the problem be?

Accepted Answer

: May be subconjunctival hemorrhage but absolutely can’t tell without a picture. See your primary care or urgent care physician

Question 9

what can i do about eye trauma resulting in floater?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical help: Especially if you have a visual field cut (a region of your vision in one eye that has loss of vision). Traumatic retinal detachment can occur. 
The most common eye injury is a corneal abrasion. Very painful, but usually not associated with floaters.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for eye trauma resulting in floater?

Accepted Answer

See eye md: Eye trauma causing a new floater should be examined by an ophthalmologist for possible retinal damage.  Make an appointment soon.

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