A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on managing eye injuries.

37 doctors weighed in across 18 answers
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Don't delay evaluation and treatment. It can save your vision.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: If the eye is impaled do not remove the object. Go the the emergency and let them inspect first

Answered 7/25/2016

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Ignore: Eyes are precious. If you have a change in the vision from trauma or pus, or pain - see an eyedoc.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Eye disorders can become serious rapidly.Seek consult with Opthalmology to be safe.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Ignore: Do not rub the eye. Get an exam to have the eye checked, immediately if vision loss or severe pain.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Wash with plenty of water, go to ER if symptoms persist.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Ignore: When suffering an eye injury, don't leave it for later, get seen ASAP. Your vision depends on it.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Do see a specialist, especially if you have vision changes or significant eye pain.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Protect the eye from further injury with safety glasses or a plastic cup taped over the eye socket.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Ignore: It's almost always a good idea to copiously flush an eye with tap water if you splash chemicals in.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: Do:seek medical attention and apply gentle ice pack Don't rub or use OTC eye drops.No contacts.

Answered 10/1/2014

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Do: Do report any eye pain or change in vision right away Don't rub your eyes Do blink with drops.

Answered 11/10/2014

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Ignore: Sometimes eye abrasion require multiple daily eye antibiotic drops to treat infection.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't put anything in your eye prior to a proper evaluation of you sustain an eye injury.

Answered 2/28/2015

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Eye: Eye injuries range minor to serious eg injury with force or sharp & elastic needs ophthalmologist.

Answered 3/26/2015

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Ignore: Apply ice cold compresses. Never rub your eyes.

Answered 10/18/2015

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Ignore: Any eye injury that makes you see or look different requires medical evaluation.

Answered 12/21/2015

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Ignore: Eye lid Corneal and eye ball laceration needs surgery. Corneal abrasion patch, antibiotic & tears.

Answered 12/14/2019

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