Question 1

what happens when you get your eye stabbed?

Accepted Answer

Nothing good: An open globe is perhaps the worst injury you could have to the eye.  Depending upon the extent the retina may be damaged leading to loss of the eye.  Cover the eye with something rigid no pressure is placed on the globe and go to an er asap.  Don't eat anything since you'll likely be going to surgery soon.

Question 2

could you tell me what happens when you get herpes in your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Lid or cornea: Herpes can infect the lids like herpes on any part of the skin of the body.  It will self heal fairly quickly with no scarring.  Herpes on the cornea makes the eye red, may affect vision and can cause serious scarring with loss of vision.  This should be seen by your ophthalmologist right away.

Question 3

in detail, what happens when you get 70% rubbing alcohol in the eyes and do not rinse them out.

Accepted Answer

ChemicalConjunctivit: It will irritate the eye and there will be redness and pain and you may need to consult your doctor or eye doctor and may need antibiotic drops.

Question 4

what happens when you get paint thinner in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: First thing is to rinse the eye thoroughly with any liquid,  saline is best, but tap water will do. At least 10 minutes.

Then get seen by the eye md or er, to tell if you have a serious chemical injury.  Damage is worse if the chemical is basic, and less worrisome if acidic.

Question 5

what exactly happens when you get a bright light in your eye and you start seeing spots in your vision?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doc: You may have a vitreous detachment or a retinal problem.  Please see an eye doc asap.  If you have any vision change or developing a blind spot then you need to see an eye doc immediately or go to er.

Question 6

what happens when you get finger nail polish in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Go to er: It's a serious blinding condition. Irrigate and go see the er immediately!

Question 7

what happens if you get ginger root in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Mild iriation: Bathe your eyes and eye lids and then use frequent unpreserved artificial tears for at least 24 hours
if redness and irritation persist, have them evaluated.

Question 8

what happens if a small mosquito get in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Usually nothing: If you can still feel it try rinsing with saline.  If your eye turns red or if you have blurred vision see your doctor for in-person help.

Question 9

what can happen when you get something in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Scratch or infection: Most of the problem is with irritation or pain, but a foreign body in the eye can cause a scratch or an infection.

Question 10

supposing my eyeball were to get poked with a pencil, or stabbed with a knife, would it cause lots of pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes - : It  might also cause blindness. Always protect your eyes. Take care.

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