Eye injury
Trauma to one or both eyes. Injuries can include bruises around the eye, bleeding behind the cornea, dislocation of the lens, rupture of the eyeball, cuts, and abrasions.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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