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• #1 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  All sorts of common, everyday activities can lead to accidental eye injuries. An eye injury can be very painful and can cause permanent vision loss, whether or not it seems severe. Contact an eye care specialist right away if you have an eye injury. […] An eye injury can damage your eye, causing eye pain and vision loss, which may be temporary or permanent. […] It can be hard to tell how serious your eye injury is based on how it looks or feels. […] Minor scratches or pieces of grit that get into your eye temporarily are less likely to be serious. But all eye injuries can be serious. […] You may not know if its penetrated the wall of your eye or not. […] Pain and swelling: If you have significant eye pain that doesnt go away, it might be more serious. […] Swelling is another sign that tissues have been damaged and they’ve begun the process of repair.

• #2

  https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries

  Eye injuries can cause vision loss or blindness. That’s why having an ophthalmologist or other medical doctor examine the eye as soon as possible is important, even if the injury seems minor at first. […] If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, get medical help right away. These are signs of possibly serious eye injury: ongoing pain in the eye, trouble seeing, cut or torn eyelid, one eye does not move as well as the other, one eye sticks out of the eye socket farther than the other, the eye has an unusual pupil size or shape, there is blood in the clear part of the eye, the person has something in the eye or under the eyelid that tears and blinking can’t remove. […] Injuries other than grit in the eye or small scratches to the eye should be considered potentially serious.

• #3 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Eye bleeding: Bleeding (hemorrhage) can occur in different parts of your eye. […] Vision changes: If an injury affects your vision for more than a few minutes, take notice. […] Changes in eye appearance: Notice if the injured eye looks different from the other eye. […] Obvious eye trauma or deformity: If your eyeball is obviously wounded, or if any part of your eye or eye socket seems out of place or out of shape, dont hesitate to seek care. […] Eye injuries are so painful because there are so many nerve endings in your eyeball. […] Even a surface-layer eye injury, like a scratch on your cornea or conjunctiva, can be intensely painful because it exposes the nerve endings. […] The outlook for people with eye injuries varies. Early evaluation by an eye doctor and treatment can significantly improve the prognosis and help avoid permanent vision loss. […] If the injury is severe, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately. Significant eye and vision loss associated with eye injuries can result in permanent vision loss if untreated.

• #4 Eye Injury: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/eye-injury-8677813

  Eye injuries can involve bruises, punctures, burns, and scratches. Even if they don’t seem severe, any of these can be very painful and some can cause permanent vision loss. […] After an accident involving the eye, here are some things to look for: Pain and discomfort: One of the hallmarks that your eye has been injured is experiencing pain, particularly if this is ongoing. Redness and swelling: Finding that one eye is inflamed and seems to protrude more than the other can indicate an injury. Vision changes: Sudden blurry vision or difficulty seeing after being hit in the eye can indicate a problem. Eye bleeding: Noticing blood collecting between what should be the clear portion of the eye and the colored portion of the iris or covering the dark center (pupil) is not normal and should be immediately checked by an eye specialist. […] It can be surprising how painful an injury to the eye can be. That’s because of the number of nerves present in the eyes. In particular, the clear cornea is one of the most densely packed areas for nerves in the human body. So, even if you just get a nick here, you may be in a lot of pain.

• #5

  https://www.advocarearoestyent.com/are-you-sick/Eye-Injury-AYS

  Injury to the eye, eyelid, or area around the eye […] The main symptoms are severe eye pain, tearing and constant blinking. Some people will just hold their eye closed because it is too painful to open. […] The blood collects and pushes the eyeball forward, causing severe pain and loss of vision. […] You may see floaters or flashes of light in the eye and sudden loss of the edge (periphery) of the vision. […] Some injuries need emergency treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. […] If you have an eye injury, you usually need an exam, even if the injury seems minor. Having an exam is the only way to know your vision is okay. […] Pain becomes severe […] Changes in vision.

• #6

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=sig57226&lang=en-ca

  Some minor pain, bruising, and swelling are common following a blow to the eye. A black eye may show up after 1 or 2 days. A few specks or a small amount of blood on the white part of the eye often appear after a blow to the eye. […] Symptoms that may mean there is a more serious injury include: […] Inability to move the eye normally in all directions. […] Pain with eye movements. […] A large amount of blood in the white part (sclera) of the eye. […] Any blood over the coloured part (iris) of the eye. […] A in pupil size or shape, or pupils of different sizes. […] Severe pain in the eyeball. […] A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Double or blurred vision. […] Deformity of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. […] Numbness around the eye. […] Abnormal upper eyelid movement.

• #7 Signs & Symptoms of an Eye Injury | Irisvision

  https://irisvision.com/symptoms-of-an-eye-injury/?srsltid=AfmBOopMnoQd993LO1RIN_jXb6SVL6yoXnmK0hkHoyFuMHc8k2BOCHFf

  There might be several instances when you’ve experienced swelling, redness, or pain in your eyes. […] Common symptoms include blurred vision, experiencing eye pain after waking up, sensitivity to light, etc. […] Though the symptoms and their effects vary mostly according to the type and severity of the injury. […] However, as symptoms (minor or major) start to appear or become visible, refrain from any delay while seeking medical advice from an eye specialist. […] Some of the most common signs are mentioned below: Pain: Conditions in which the eye’s hurt, specifically when opening or closing. […] Sensitivity to touch: Experiencing pain when the eye is touched. […] Swelling: Affecting not just the eyeball, but eyelids and sometimes even the face. […] Redness: The surface of the eye appearing red due to swelling or dilated blood vessels.

• #8 Eye injuries – chemical burns | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/eye-injuries-chemical-burns

  Do not judge the seriousness of your eye injury on the degree of pain. For example, alkali chemicals don’t usually cause significant symptoms, but can seriously damage the eye. […] See your doctor or eye specialist straight away if you have new symptoms, such as eye pain, redness, photophobia (intolerance of light) or blurry vision.

• #9 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  All sorts of common, everyday activities can lead to accidental eye injuries. An eye injury can be very painful and can cause permanent vision loss, whether or not it seems severe. Contact an eye care specialist right away if you have an eye injury. […] An eye injury can damage your eye, causing eye pain and vision loss, which may be temporary or permanent. […] It can be hard to tell how serious your eye injury is based on how it looks or feels. […] Minor scratches or pieces of grit that get into your eye temporarily are less likely to be serious. But all eye injuries can be serious. […] You may not know if its penetrated the wall of your eye or not. […] Pain and swelling: If you have significant eye pain that doesnt go away, it might be more serious. […] Swelling is another sign that tissues have been damaged and they’ve begun the process of repair.

• #10  Symptoms of Common Eye Emergencies | Eye Emergency Treatment

  https://www.greatlakesvisioncare.com/common-eye-emergencies-symptoms-and-treatment.html

  Did you know that the rate of eye injuries treated in emergency departments in the United States is 3.15 per 1,000 population? […] The majority of these injuries happened at home. […] Some of the common symptoms of eye trauma include eye pain, redness, blood, and trouble seeing. […] Other signs of trauma are cuts to the eyelid, one eye sticking out, and one eye not moving properly. […] Other indicators are unusual pupil size or shape and something lodged in the eye or under the eyelid. […] Symptoms of chemical eye injury include eye pain or a burning sensation upon exposure to the substance. […] Other signs include excessive tearing, redness on your eye or eyelid surface, and blurred vision. […] You may not experience any symptoms if only a small part of the retina has detached. […] But what happens if a significant portion has pulled away? You may not see as clearly as before, and you may even notice other unexpected symptoms. […] These include floaters across your vision, flashes of light, and a dark shadow on your central or peripheral vision.

• #11

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=sig57226&lang=en-ca

  Some minor pain, bruising, and swelling are common following a blow to the eye. A black eye may show up after 1 or 2 days. A few specks or a small amount of blood on the white part of the eye often appear after a blow to the eye. […] Symptoms that may mean there is a more serious injury include: […] Inability to move the eye normally in all directions. […] Pain with eye movements. […] A large amount of blood in the white part (sclera) of the eye. […] Any blood over the coloured part (iris) of the eye. […] A in pupil size or shape, or pupils of different sizes. […] Severe pain in the eyeball. […] A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Double or blurred vision. […] Deformity of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. […] Numbness around the eye. […] Abnormal upper eyelid movement.

• #12

  https://www.aao.org/eye-health/symptoms/injuries

  You can’t always tell when an eye is injured. Some injuries are only obvious when they get really serious. […] Eye injuries can cause vision loss or blindness. That’s why having an ophthalmologist or other medical doctor examine the eye as soon as possible is important, even if the injury seems minor at first. […] If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, get medical help right away. These are signs of possibly serious eye injury: Ongoing pain in the eye, Trouble seeing, Cut or torn eyelid, One eye does not move as well as the other, One eye sticks out of the eye socket farther than the other, The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape, There is blood in the clear part of the eye, The person has something in the eye or under the eyelid that tears and blinking can’t remove. […] Injuries other than grit in the eye or small scratches to the eye should be considered potentially serious.

• #13 Eye injuries | Eye Damage | Eye Trauma | Dr. Agarwal

  https://www.dragarwal.com/eye-treatment/eye-injuries/

  The symptoms of eye injuries vary depending on the extent and type of the injury. The symptoms can be noticed immediately after one has suffered an eye injury or may develop over time. […] Tearing: This is one of the most common and immediate symptoms of an eye injury, where the eye begins to tear profusely. Excessive or persistent watery eyes post-injury. […] Red eye: The white part of the eye (Sclera) becomes red (bloodshot) due to inflamed blood vessels. […] Pain: Mild to severe pain in and around the eye and sensitivity to touch and movement. […] Swelling: Puffiness around the eyeball, eyelids, and in some cases swelling of the entire face. […] Bruising: Discoloration of the eyeball and/or around the eye. Commonly known as a black eye. It is often accompanied by swelling and redness of the eye.

• #14 Eye injury

  https://www.rch.org.au/trauma-service/manual/eye-injury/

  The key diagnoses to seek and identify are: Open globe injury ruptured globe or penetrating laceration, Foreign body corneal or intra-ocular, Large hyphaema, Retinal detachment, Corneal burns chemical or thermal. […] Symptoms include pain at rest or with movement, vision loss (ongoing or temporary, global or central) or blurring or other disturbances such as flashes (associated with retinal detachment) or floaters (associated with intra-ocular injury), foreign body sensation pain with blinking or moving eye, discharge from the eye, photophobia. […] Open globe injury refers to a full-thickness mechanical injury to the cornea and/or sclera. […] Symptoms include pain and decreased visual acuity. […] Anterior signs: peaked or irregular pupil, iris prolapse, corneal laceration, hyphaema, extensive subconjunctival haemorrhage and chemosis (conjunctival swelling). […] Posterior signs: poor red reflex (vitreous haemorrhage), decreased vision, uveal prolapse. […] These include pain and diplopia (especially on vertical movement), tenderness, eyelid swelling.

• #15 Eye trauma – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/961

  Eye trauma is an important cause of monocular visual impairment and blindness that most commonly affects working age males. […] Worldwide, an estimated 55 million people experience an eye injury each year, with 1.6 million developing blindness, 2.3 million developing bilateral low vision, and almost 19 million developing unilateral blindness or low vision. […] Eye injuries may be due to mechanical trauma (blunt or penetrating), chemical agents, thermal burns, or exposure to ultraviolet or ionising radiation. […] Seeking prompt medical attention after an eye injury is critical to prevent irreversible sequelae. […] Key diagnostic factors include hyphaema, ecchymosis, severe eye pain, blurred vision, corneal abrasions, corneal oedema, sub-conjunctival haemorrhages, corneal and conjunctival lacerations, punctate epithelial erosions, and loss of sight.

• #16 Eye Injuries: Types, Symptoms, and Prevention – Florida Eye Specialists

  https://www.floridaeyespecialists.com/blog/2022/10/eye-injuries-types-symptoms-and-prevention/

  Eye injury symptoms can range from eye pain to loss of vision in extreme cases. […] Moderate symptoms may include sensitivity to light, double vision, burning sensation, or severe itching. […] More severe symptoms consist of bleeding in or around the eye, headaches, or discharge from the eye. […] No matter the severity of your symptoms, you should seek medical attention if experiencing eye pain, swelling, redness, or bleeding. […] Without proper treatment, ocular damage can lead to partial vision loss that requires surgery or even permanent blindness.

• #17 Eye injuries

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/eye-injuries/

  Minor eye injuries, such as shampoo or dust in your eye, often get better on their own within a day. […] Get medical help if you have a chemical in your eye or something pierces it. […] Immediate action required: Go to AE or call 999 if: […] there are any changes to your sight after an eye injury […] you have a headache, high temperature or sensitivity to light […] you’re feeling sick or being sick after an eye injury […] you cannot move your eye or keep it open […] blood or pus is coming from your eye. […] Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: […] you’ve injured your eye and it is not getting better after 24 hours […] you’re worried about an eye injury.

• #18 Eye Injury

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/eye-injury/

  Injuries to the eye, eyelid, and area around the eye […] The main concern is whether the vision is damaged. […] Older children can tell us if their vision is blurred or out of focus. […] Children less than 5 years old usually need to be examined. […] Pain becomes severe […] Changes in vision […] Minor cuts and scratches, as well as bruises, are harmless. […] They last about 2 weeks. […] Call Your Doctor If: […] You think your child needs to be seen […] Your child becomes worse.

• #19 Eye Emergencies: Types, Symptoms, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-emergencies

  Remember, you should seek medical attention if you ever experience swelling, redness, or pain in your eyes. Without proper treatment, eye damage can lead to partial loss of vision or even permanent blindness. […] You should contact your doctor if it feels like you have something in your eye, or if you experience any of the following symptoms: loss of vision, burning or stinging, pupils that are not the same size, one eye is not moving like the other, one eye is sticking out or bulging, eye pain, decreased vision, double vision, redness and irritation, light sensitivity, bruising around the eye, bleeding from the eye, blood in the white part of the eye, discharge from the eye, severe itching, new or severe headaches. […] If theres an injury to your eye, or if you have sudden vision loss, swelling, bleeding, or pain in your eye, visit an emergency room or urgent care center.

• #20 Signs & Symptoms of an Eye Injury | Irisvision

  https://irisvision.com/symptoms-of-an-eye-injury/?srsltid=AfmBOopMnoQd993LO1RIN_jXb6SVL6yoXnmK0hkHoyFuMHc8k2BOCHFf

  Changes in Vision: Such as seeing floating black spots or flashes of light distorting the vision. […] Eye movement issues: Unable to move the eyes easily and experiencing pain when doing so, either with one eye or both. […] Blurred vision: Visual impairment such as eye floaters, blurred or double vision. […] Sensitivity to light: When extreme light levels such as brightness cause discomfort. […] An extreme condition indicates the occurrence of a critical injury. This may include, iris (the colored part of the eye) covered with blood, any vision changes such as blurred vision, difficulty with eye movements, etc. […] Another severe case of an injury also includes chemical burn, which occurs after being exposed to hazardous chemicals which cause intense pain, swelling of the eyelid, blurred vision, etc.

• #21 8 Signs of Eye Trauma: Retina Specialists: Retinal Ophthalmologists

  https://www.retinaspecialists.com/blog/8-signs-of-eye-trauma

  Redness can also be caused by infections like conjunctivitis (aka pink eye). Severely red eyes can be caused by broken blood vessels in your eye, which may be caused by trauma. […] Different-sized pupils may be a sign of eye trauma or may indicate a health emergency, like a stroke or aneurysm. […] A sudden increase in floaters it might look like a shower of them is a warning sign of a retinal tear. Seeing stars or flashes of light along with increased floaters is another warning sign of this traumatic eye problem.

• #22 Common Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them – VIA

  https://viawny.org/common-eye-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them/

  Some symptoms appear right away, and some might develop over time. […] There are some common eye injury symptoms to be aware of. They include: Bruising and redness in and around the eye, Pain and swelling in and around the eye, Changes in vision – partial or total loss, double vision, blurry vision, etc., Bleeding in or around the eye, Changes in appearance – an eye may protrude from the eye socket or be sunken into it, pupils may be different sizes, etc. […] If you notice symptoms like these in yourself or in a loved one, it’s time to call your doctor. Immediate medical care might be necessary to avoid further complications or vision loss. Depending on the injury, the patient may need vision rehabilitation with an organization like VIA. […] When the retina (a thin tissue at the back of the eyeball) pulls away from the wall of the eye, it’s known as a retinal detachment. This can occur because of eye trauma or because of advanced age, and it can cause visual impairment and vision loss if not dealt with. You’ll want your ophthalmologist or eye care provider’s help to deal with this issue, so notify them as soon as you sense something is wrong.

• #23

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=sig57226&lang=en-ca

  Some minor pain, bruising, and swelling are common following a blow to the eye. A black eye may show up after 1 or 2 days. A few specks or a small amount of blood on the white part of the eye often appear after a blow to the eye. […] Symptoms that may mean there is a more serious injury include: […] Inability to move the eye normally in all directions. […] Pain with eye movements. […] A large amount of blood in the white part (sclera) of the eye. […] Any blood over the coloured part (iris) of the eye. […] A in pupil size or shape, or pupils of different sizes. […] Severe pain in the eyeball. […] A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Double or blurred vision. […] Deformity of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. […] Numbness around the eye. […] Abnormal upper eyelid movement.

• #24 Symptoms of an eye injury | HealthLink BC

  https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthwise/symptoms-eye-injury

  An eye injury may occur at the same time as a facial injury. Symptoms that mean an eye injury may be more serious and require medical attention include: […] An eye that does not move normally in all directions. […] Double or blurred vision that is not cleared by blinking. […] Pain in the eyeball itself or in or around the eye when you move your eye or blink. […] Sudden loss of vision. […] Blood in the white or coloured part (iris) of your eye. […] Swelling of the eyeball.

• #25 Eye injury

  https://www.rch.org.au/trauma-service/manual/eye-injury/

  The key diagnoses to seek and identify are: Open globe injury ruptured globe or penetrating laceration, Foreign body corneal or intra-ocular, Large hyphaema, Retinal detachment, Corneal burns chemical or thermal. […] Symptoms include pain at rest or with movement, vision loss (ongoing or temporary, global or central) or blurring or other disturbances such as flashes (associated with retinal detachment) or floaters (associated with intra-ocular injury), foreign body sensation pain with blinking or moving eye, discharge from the eye, photophobia. […] Open globe injury refers to a full-thickness mechanical injury to the cornea and/or sclera. […] Symptoms include pain and decreased visual acuity. […] Anterior signs: peaked or irregular pupil, iris prolapse, corneal laceration, hyphaema, extensive subconjunctival haemorrhage and chemosis (conjunctival swelling). […] Posterior signs: poor red reflex (vitreous haemorrhage), decreased vision, uveal prolapse. […] These include pain and diplopia (especially on vertical movement), tenderness, eyelid swelling.

• #26 Signs & Symptoms of an Eye Injury | Irisvision

  https://irisvision.com/symptoms-of-an-eye-injury/?srsltid=AfmBOopMnoQd993LO1RIN_jXb6SVL6yoXnmK0hkHoyFuMHc8k2BOCHFf

  Changes in Vision: Such as seeing floating black spots or flashes of light distorting the vision. […] Eye movement issues: Unable to move the eyes easily and experiencing pain when doing so, either with one eye or both. […] Blurred vision: Visual impairment such as eye floaters, blurred or double vision. […] Sensitivity to light: When extreme light levels such as brightness cause discomfort. […] An extreme condition indicates the occurrence of a critical injury. This may include, iris (the colored part of the eye) covered with blood, any vision changes such as blurred vision, difficulty with eye movements, etc. […] Another severe case of an injury also includes chemical burn, which occurs after being exposed to hazardous chemicals which cause intense pain, swelling of the eyelid, blurred vision, etc.

• #27 Quick Facts:Blunt Eye Injuries – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/quick-facts-injuries-and-poisoning/injuries-to-the-eye/blunt-eye-injuries

  Symptoms depend on what parts of your eye are injured. […] A lot of blunt eye injuries just involve the eyelids and tissue around your eye. This can result in: Bruising and swelling (black eye), Cuts in the eyelid or skin around your eye, Redness of the white of your eye. […] Sometimes, your eyeball is damaged. You could have scratches on your cornea (the clear layer over the center of your eye). The lens can be knocked loose. You could have bleeding inside your eye. The thin layer at the back of your eye that forms images (the retina) can be torn loose (detached retina). Sometimes, your eyeball even splits open. Eyeball injuries can cause pain and the following: Blurry vision, Double vision (seeing two of everything), Blindness. […] Sometime blunt injuries push your eyeball in so hard it breaks the thin bones at the back of your eye socket. This is called a blowout fracture, which causes pain and sometimes: Your eye looks pushed in, You have difficulty looking up, Your cheek is numb just below your eye.

• #28 Eye Injuries | Your Eye Health

  https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/eye-health/eye-injury/

  Eye injuries commonly arise from workplace incidents or sports. Some minor eye injuries result in a black or bloodshot eye, while more severe injuries can lead to serious complications and even blindness. […] Most scratches to the eyeball heal on their own, but a severe laceration needs a medical assessment and could lead to permanent damage or blindness without appropriate treatment. […] Minor eye damage can resolve on its own, but more severe injury requires medical attention, for example if the eye has been pierced or ruptured (penetrating eye injury). If you experience eye pain, deformity, bleeding or vision problems after eye trauma, you’ll need an emergency ophthalmology assessment. […] A severe blow to the eye from an object larger than the eye socket (like a sports racket) can cause an orbital blowout fracture, where part of the eye socket bone is fractured. Symptoms include double vision, reduced eye movements, changes in eye position, like cross-eyes (strabismus), swelling and bleeding.

• #29 7 Common Eye Injuries and How to Treat Them

  https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/injuries/common-eye-injuries/

  Common causes of abrasions to the eye’s surface (corneal abrasions) are getting poked in the eye or rubbing the eye when a foreign body is present, such as dust or sand. Corneal abrasions are very uncomfortable and cause eye redness and severe sensitivity to light. […] Scratches also can make your eye susceptible to infection from bacteria or a fungus. Certain types of bacteria and fungi can enter the eye through a scratch and cause serious harm in as little as 24 hours. Even blindness can result. This is especially true if whatever scratched your eye is dirty or contaminated. […] Depending on the substance, the effects of chemical exposures causing eye injuries can range from minor irritation and red eyes to serious eye damage and even blindness. […] Eye swelling and puffy, swollen eyelids can result from being struck in the eye such as from a baseball moving at a high speed.

• #30 Corneal Abrasion: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14423-corneal-abrasion

  Signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion can include: […] Eye pain. […] The feeling that something is in your eye. […] Watery eyes. […] Blurred vision. […] Red eyes. […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Swollen eyes or eyelids. […] Although a corneal abrasion isn’t likely to be a serious injury, you should make an appointment with your healthcare provider. If the scratch develops into an infection, it could cause more damage. […] Corneal abrasions are mostly minor and heal quickly when they’re small. Larger scratches on your eye are more likely to result in complications that could include: […] Keratitis. […] Corneal ulcers. […] Iritis, inflammation of the iris (the circle of color that surrounds your pupil). […] If the corneal abrasion is minor, most people will feel better in 24 to 48 hours. […] Most corneal abrasions heal within a few days and cause no further problems. If you need and get treatment, your vision should be fine. […] Eye scratches that don’t heal up or don’t respond to treatment could lead to infections or scarring. Both of these things could cause loss of vision.

• #31 %%title%% %%page%%

  https://www.apollohospitals.com/health-library/eye-injury-symptoms-causes-first-aid-and-treatment

  Some of the symptoms of an eye injury include: […] The most common symptoms due to a cut or scratch (corneal abrasions) in the eye are excessive pain, irritation, a feeling that something is in the eye, excessive watering of the eye, and light sensitivity. […] The most common symptoms of a chemical burn from acids and alkalis are intense pain and burning. The eyes and eyelids become swollen and red, and the eyes water excessively. […] The symptoms due to radiation include sensitivity to light, pain, a feeling that something is in the eyes, and redness. […] The most common symptoms of an injury caused by a foreign body are feeling of something stuck in the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and constant watering of the eye. […] In most cases, subconjunctival haemorrhage (bleeding) will not cause vision loss or pain. There will be a red spot of blood in the white part of the eye that is injured. The blood spot may be large or small, depending upon the nature of the trauma. If there are no other symptoms like pain or irritation, this kind of injury is not a cause of alarm. […] Traumatic iritis can cause excessive pain in and around the eye area, light sensitivity, and excessive watering.

• #32 Eye Injury (Corneal Abrasion): Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/eye-injury-corneal-abrasion

  Eye pain […] Eye redness […] Eye rubbing […] Watering/tearing […] Eyes sensitive to light […] Headache […] Blurred vision […] In infants, very fussy (irritable) […] Keeping eye closed or covered […] Feeling of „something in the eye,” especially with blinking. […] If a corneal abrasion gets infected, it can become a corneal ulcer. This can damage the vision in the eye forever. […] Call your childs doctor or health care provider if any of these things occurs: […] Pain or redness gets worse […] Decreased vision […] Light sensitivity.

• #33 7 Common Eye Injuries and How to Treat Them

  https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/injuries/common-eye-injuries/

  Common causes of abrasions to the eye’s surface (corneal abrasions) are getting poked in the eye or rubbing the eye when a foreign body is present, such as dust or sand. Corneal abrasions are very uncomfortable and cause eye redness and severe sensitivity to light. […] Scratches also can make your eye susceptible to infection from bacteria or a fungus. Certain types of bacteria and fungi can enter the eye through a scratch and cause serious harm in as little as 24 hours. Even blindness can result. This is especially true if whatever scratched your eye is dirty or contaminated. […] Depending on the substance, the effects of chemical exposures causing eye injuries can range from minor irritation and red eyes to serious eye damage and even blindness. […] Eye swelling and puffy, swollen eyelids can result from being struck in the eye such as from a baseball moving at a high speed.

• #34 Corneal Abrasion: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14423-corneal-abrasion

  Signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion can include: […] Eye pain. […] The feeling that something is in your eye. […] Watery eyes. […] Blurred vision. […] Red eyes. […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Swollen eyes or eyelids. […] Although a corneal abrasion isn’t likely to be a serious injury, you should make an appointment with your healthcare provider. If the scratch develops into an infection, it could cause more damage. […] Corneal abrasions are mostly minor and heal quickly when they’re small. Larger scratches on your eye are more likely to result in complications that could include: […] Keratitis. […] Corneal ulcers. […] Iritis, inflammation of the iris (the circle of color that surrounds your pupil). […] If the corneal abrasion is minor, most people will feel better in 24 to 48 hours. […] Most corneal abrasions heal within a few days and cause no further problems. If you need and get treatment, your vision should be fine. […] Eye scratches that don’t heal up or don’t respond to treatment could lead to infections or scarring. Both of these things could cause loss of vision.

• #35 Chemical Injury to the Eye – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/chemical-injury-to-the-eye-a-to-z

  A chemical eye injury is an emergency. Damage can occur within one to five minutes. […] Symptoms include: A burning sensation in the eye after exposure to a chemical, Excessive tearing, Pain, Redness on the eye and eyelid surface, Blurred vision. […] How long symptoms last depends on the type of chemical and the amount that has gotten into the eye. […] The outlook for recovery from chemical injury varies depending on the nature and extent of the exposure. Most people recover completely. However, possible complications include glaucoma, damage to the cornea and dry eye syndrome. In the most severe cases, chemical exposure can lead to blindness or loss of the eye.

• #36 Eye injuries – chemical burns | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/eye-injuries-chemical-burns

  A chemical burn occurs when a liquid or powder chemical contacts the eye. […] Depending on the chemical and the degree of exposure, the potential for injury ranges from temporary redness and irritation to blindness and even loss of an eye. […] The symptoms of a chemical burn depend on the substance splashed into the eyes, but may include: stinging, a burning sensation, redness, pain, swelling of the eyelids, blurry vision, watery eyes. […] Complications of severe chemical burns can include: corneal perforation full thickness damage to the cornea, the clear surface of the eye, corneal ulcer superficial damage to the cornea, cataracts an abnormal clouding of the eyes lens, glaucoma high pressure within the eye, which damages the optic nerve, retinal damage, loss of the eye. […] In many cases, prompt and thorough rinsing of the eye (with saline or fresh water), dramatically reduces the risk of injury and long-term damage.

• #37 %%title%% %%page%%

  https://www.apollohospitals.com/health-library/eye-injury-symptoms-causes-first-aid-and-treatment

  Some of the symptoms of an eye injury include: […] The most common symptoms due to a cut or scratch (corneal abrasions) in the eye are excessive pain, irritation, a feeling that something is in the eye, excessive watering of the eye, and light sensitivity. […] The most common symptoms of a chemical burn from acids and alkalis are intense pain and burning. The eyes and eyelids become swollen and red, and the eyes water excessively. […] The symptoms due to radiation include sensitivity to light, pain, a feeling that something is in the eyes, and redness. […] The most common symptoms of an injury caused by a foreign body are feeling of something stuck in the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and constant watering of the eye. […] In most cases, subconjunctival haemorrhage (bleeding) will not cause vision loss or pain. There will be a red spot of blood in the white part of the eye that is injured. The blood spot may be large or small, depending upon the nature of the trauma. If there are no other symptoms like pain or irritation, this kind of injury is not a cause of alarm. […] Traumatic iritis can cause excessive pain in and around the eye area, light sensitivity, and excessive watering.

• #38 Eye Injuries: Top 5 Causes & When to Call 911

  https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-injuries-causes

  The amount of damage depends on the chemical, how long it’s in the eye, and how deep inside it went. […] Signs that you’ve been exposed to too much UV radiation are red eyes, light sensitivity, tearing, and a feeling like something is in your eyes. […] You can treat lots of minor eye injuries on your own. A deep cut and injuries associated with a loss of vision, pain, or broken bone need medical help. […] Call your doctor if you have any of these signs of a more serious eye injury: A noticeable change in vision, Swelling in the eye, Double vision, Severe pain, Torn eyelid, Deep ache around the eye and brow, Headache. […] Go to an emergency room or call 911 right away if: A piece of metal, glass, or other object is stuck in your eye, A chemical got into your eye, and the pain didn’t go away after you flushed the eye with water.

• #39 Eye injuries – chemical burns | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/eye-injuries-chemical-burns

  A chemical burn occurs when a liquid or powder chemical contacts the eye. […] Depending on the chemical and the degree of exposure, the potential for injury ranges from temporary redness and irritation to blindness and even loss of an eye. […] The symptoms of a chemical burn depend on the substance splashed into the eyes, but may include: stinging, a burning sensation, redness, pain, swelling of the eyelids, blurry vision, watery eyes. […] Complications of severe chemical burns can include: corneal perforation full thickness damage to the cornea, the clear surface of the eye, corneal ulcer superficial damage to the cornea, cataracts an abnormal clouding of the eyes lens, glaucoma high pressure within the eye, which damages the optic nerve, retinal damage, loss of the eye. […] In many cases, prompt and thorough rinsing of the eye (with saline or fresh water), dramatically reduces the risk of injury and long-term damage.

• #40 Blunt Eye Trauma: Symptoms, Risk & Treatment | MyVision.org

  https://myvision.org/eye-health/blunt-eye-trauma/

  Blunt eye trauma ranges from mild injury to severe injury to the eyeball and the delicate bones behind the eyeball. […] In mild cases of blunt eye trauma, the eyelid and eyeball may experience the following: Bruising and swelling, called a black eye; Cuts in the eyelid; Cuts in the skin around the eye; Redness in the white of the eye. […] In severe cases of blunt eye trauma, the eyelid and eyeball may experience the following: Scratches on the cornea; Lens knocked loose; Bleeding on the inside of the eye; Torn retina; Split eyeball. […] In cases of a blowout fracture, the person will likely experience the following: Eye that looks pushed in; Difficulty looking up; Cheek numbness below the eye; Pain. […] Signs of eye problems include the following: Redness; Swelling; Pain in and around the eye; Muscle spasms; Headaches; Difficulty focusing; Vision problems; Tired or aching eyelids.

• #41

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=sig57226&lang=en-ca

  Some minor pain, bruising, and swelling are common following a blow to the eye. A black eye may show up after 1 or 2 days. A few specks or a small amount of blood on the white part of the eye often appear after a blow to the eye. […] Symptoms that may mean there is a more serious injury include: […] Inability to move the eye normally in all directions. […] Pain with eye movements. […] A large amount of blood in the white part (sclera) of the eye. […] Any blood over the coloured part (iris) of the eye. […] A in pupil size or shape, or pupils of different sizes. […] Severe pain in the eyeball. […] A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Double or blurred vision. […] Deformity of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. […] Numbness around the eye. […] Abnormal upper eyelid movement.

• #42 Quick Facts:Blunt Eye Injuries – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/quick-facts-injuries-and-poisoning/injuries-to-the-eye/blunt-eye-injuries

  Symptoms depend on what parts of your eye are injured. […] A lot of blunt eye injuries just involve the eyelids and tissue around your eye. This can result in: Bruising and swelling (black eye), Cuts in the eyelid or skin around your eye, Redness of the white of your eye. […] Sometimes, your eyeball is damaged. You could have scratches on your cornea (the clear layer over the center of your eye). The lens can be knocked loose. You could have bleeding inside your eye. The thin layer at the back of your eye that forms images (the retina) can be torn loose (detached retina). Sometimes, your eyeball even splits open. Eyeball injuries can cause pain and the following: Blurry vision, Double vision (seeing two of everything), Blindness. […] Sometime blunt injuries push your eyeball in so hard it breaks the thin bones at the back of your eye socket. This is called a blowout fracture, which causes pain and sometimes: Your eye looks pushed in, You have difficulty looking up, Your cheek is numb just below your eye.

• #43 Eye Injuries | Your Eye Health

  https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/getting-support/information-and-advice/eye-health/eye-injury/

  Eye injuries commonly arise from workplace incidents or sports. Some minor eye injuries result in a black or bloodshot eye, while more severe injuries can lead to serious complications and even blindness. […] Most scratches to the eyeball heal on their own, but a severe laceration needs a medical assessment and could lead to permanent damage or blindness without appropriate treatment. […] Minor eye damage can resolve on its own, but more severe injury requires medical attention, for example if the eye has been pierced or ruptured (penetrating eye injury). If you experience eye pain, deformity, bleeding or vision problems after eye trauma, you’ll need an emergency ophthalmology assessment. […] A severe blow to the eye from an object larger than the eye socket (like a sports racket) can cause an orbital blowout fracture, where part of the eye socket bone is fractured. Symptoms include double vision, reduced eye movements, changes in eye position, like cross-eyes (strabismus), swelling and bleeding.

• #44 Eye Injuries – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment – Sports Injuries

  https://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/head-face/facial-eye-injuries

  Symptoms include: Tenderness on the eyelid with redness and swelling, A small head may appear on the swelling like a spot or a pimple, Usually, appear at the base of the eyelashes, There may be some minor visual impairment, Styes on the inside of the eyelid feel like there is something stuck in the eye. […] Symptoms include: The eye will have a bloodshot appearance, It may irritate or feel like a burning pain in the eye, The eyelids may be swollen and the patient could feel as if they have grit in the eye, Vision is likely to be impaired and a sticky discharge from the eye. […] Symptoms of a foreign body in the eye will include: Pain and a gritty feeling of something stuck in the eye, The eye will water considerably and vision is likely to be impaired. […] Symptoms of a hyphema include: Blood may be seen in the front of the eye, The patient will have partially, or sometimes fully, impaired vision with pain which increases as the pressure from bleeding increases.

• #45 Blunt Eye Trauma – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470379/

  Blunt injury to the eye can lead to various intrinsic eye injuries. Globe rupture and retrobulbar hematoma are two emergent entities that are of importance. Common symptoms of globe rupture include eye deformity, eye pain, and vision loss, though depending on the clinical suggestion, the deformity may not be readily apparent on the exam. […] High suspicion for globe injury exists in any patient reporting direct eye trauma, continuing eye pain, and vision deficit. […] Typical symptoms of globe rupture include eye deformity, eye pain, and vision loss, though the deformation may not be readily apparent on the exam, depending on the clinical suggestion. Similarly, a retrobulbar hematoma may present with eye pain and vision loss, but proptosis helps clinch this diagnosis. Both are vision-threatening diagnoses and require emergency ophthalmologic consultation for definitive measures.

• #46 %%title%% %%page%%

  https://www.apollohospitals.com/health-library/eye-injury-symptoms-causes-first-aid-and-treatment

  Some of the symptoms of an eye injury include: […] The most common symptoms due to a cut or scratch (corneal abrasions) in the eye are excessive pain, irritation, a feeling that something is in the eye, excessive watering of the eye, and light sensitivity. […] The most common symptoms of a chemical burn from acids and alkalis are intense pain and burning. The eyes and eyelids become swollen and red, and the eyes water excessively. […] The symptoms due to radiation include sensitivity to light, pain, a feeling that something is in the eyes, and redness. […] The most common symptoms of an injury caused by a foreign body are feeling of something stuck in the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and constant watering of the eye. […] In most cases, subconjunctival haemorrhage (bleeding) will not cause vision loss or pain. There will be a red spot of blood in the white part of the eye that is injured. The blood spot may be large or small, depending upon the nature of the trauma. If there are no other symptoms like pain or irritation, this kind of injury is not a cause of alarm. […] Traumatic iritis can cause excessive pain in and around the eye area, light sensitivity, and excessive watering.

• #47 10 Top Common Causes of Eye Injuries

  https://www.oscarwylee.com.au/glasses/eye/injuries?srsltid=AfmBOopNNyPQem2OgFYj_aL-y5bmgpWs9x5n8z93cufAJbadIgKiX5W3

  The top 10 common causes of eye injuries include corneal abrasions, bleeding in the eye and eye burns from chemicals. Eye damage may lead to symptoms of pain, swelling, red eyes and vision changes. […] Some of the symptoms that can result from a corneal abrasion include light sensitivity, pain, inflammation, blurry vision, redness, watery eyes and an increased rate of blinking. […] The main symptom of bleeding in the eye is the eyes appearing more red than normal. […] Eye swelling is most commonly a symptom of other eye conditions and may be a result of an eye injury. […] Common symptoms of a hit in the eye include bruising, swelling, changes in vision, numbness and red eyes. […] Symptoms of thermal burns may include pain, swelling, blisters and peeling skin. […] The symptoms that occur if there is a foreign body in the eye include pain, pressure in the eye, a feeling of something being in the eye, watery eyes, excess blinking and red eyes.

• #48 Eye Injuries – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment – Sports Injuries

  https://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/head-face/facial-eye-injuries

  Symptoms include: Tenderness on the eyelid with redness and swelling, A small head may appear on the swelling like a spot or a pimple, Usually, appear at the base of the eyelashes, There may be some minor visual impairment, Styes on the inside of the eyelid feel like there is something stuck in the eye. […] Symptoms include: The eye will have a bloodshot appearance, It may irritate or feel like a burning pain in the eye, The eyelids may be swollen and the patient could feel as if they have grit in the eye, Vision is likely to be impaired and a sticky discharge from the eye. […] Symptoms of a foreign body in the eye will include: Pain and a gritty feeling of something stuck in the eye, The eye will water considerably and vision is likely to be impaired. […] Symptoms of a hyphema include: Blood may be seen in the front of the eye, The patient will have partially, or sometimes fully, impaired vision with pain which increases as the pressure from bleeding increases.

• #49

  https://www.aao.org/eye-health/symptoms/injuries

  You can’t always tell when an eye is injured. Some injuries are only obvious when they get really serious. […] Eye injuries can cause vision loss or blindness. That’s why having an ophthalmologist or other medical doctor examine the eye as soon as possible is important, even if the injury seems minor at first. […] If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, get medical help right away. These are signs of possibly serious eye injury: Ongoing pain in the eye, Trouble seeing, Cut or torn eyelid, One eye does not move as well as the other, One eye sticks out of the eye socket farther than the other, The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape, There is blood in the clear part of the eye, The person has something in the eye or under the eyelid that tears and blinking can’t remove. […] Injuries other than grit in the eye or small scratches to the eye should be considered potentially serious.

• #50  Symptoms of Common Eye Emergencies | Eye Emergency Treatment

  https://www.greatlakesvisioncare.com/common-eye-emergencies-symptoms-and-treatment.html

  Did you know that the rate of eye injuries treated in emergency departments in the United States is 3.15 per 1,000 population? […] The majority of these injuries happened at home. […] Some of the common symptoms of eye trauma include eye pain, redness, blood, and trouble seeing. […] Other signs of trauma are cuts to the eyelid, one eye sticking out, and one eye not moving properly. […] Other indicators are unusual pupil size or shape and something lodged in the eye or under the eyelid. […] Symptoms of chemical eye injury include eye pain or a burning sensation upon exposure to the substance. […] Other signs include excessive tearing, redness on your eye or eyelid surface, and blurred vision. […] You may not experience any symptoms if only a small part of the retina has detached. […] But what happens if a significant portion has pulled away? You may not see as clearly as before, and you may even notice other unexpected symptoms. […] These include floaters across your vision, flashes of light, and a dark shadow on your central or peripheral vision.

• #51 Eye Pain & Injuries: What’s an Emergency & What’s Not

  https://perspectivesvisionclinic.com/eye-pain-injuries-whats-an-emergency-whats-not/

  All traumatic blows to the eye require immediate medical attention. […] You may experience: […] Sudden appearance of floaters and flashes […] Blurred vision […] Reduced peripheral vision […] A dark shadow over your visual field. […] If retinal detachment goes untreated, it could lead to total vision loss.

• #52 8 Signs of Eye Trauma: Retina Specialists: Retinal Ophthalmologists

  https://www.retinaspecialists.com/blog/8-signs-of-eye-trauma

  Redness can also be caused by infections like conjunctivitis (aka pink eye). Severely red eyes can be caused by broken blood vessels in your eye, which may be caused by trauma. […] Different-sized pupils may be a sign of eye trauma or may indicate a health emergency, like a stroke or aneurysm. […] A sudden increase in floaters it might look like a shower of them is a warning sign of a retinal tear. Seeing stars or flashes of light along with increased floaters is another warning sign of this traumatic eye problem.

• #53 Reddit – The heart of the internet

  https://www.reddit.com/r/Survival/comments/zjnvrs/first_aid_tip_assessing_eye_trauma/

  Try to determine if there is a globe rupture. A globe rupture is a loss of integrity of the outer membranes of the eye (sclera and cornea). Any full thickness injury to the sclera and/or cornea-be it blunt or penetrating-is considered a globe rupture. This is one of the most serious types of eye injury, and loss of the eye is a major possibility. Signs include; a peaked/bulging pupil, a tear shaped pupil, a mass under-or hemorrhage of-the conjunctiva (the thin clear lining that covers the eye and the eyelids), loss of the iris (there will be no colored portion of the eye visible and the pupil may be abnormally large, loss of the lens. […] Visual disturbances after a trauma to the eye are a serious red flag and may mean the retina is damaged. Trauma to the retina can result in blindness, and it requires immediate care. Some visual disturbances which are symptoms the retina is damaged or detached are; flashing lights (aka seeing stars), floaters (specks, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision), and a shadow appearing in your peripheral vision. […] Eye injuries of any seriousness must be treated quickly. Should your assessment reveal anything other than mild irritation or lacerations to areas of least concern (the eyelid or outermost lens), then evacuation is highly recommended.

• #54  Symptoms of Common Eye Emergencies | Eye Emergency Treatment

  https://www.greatlakesvisioncare.com/common-eye-emergencies-symptoms-and-treatment.html

  Did you know that the rate of eye injuries treated in emergency departments in the United States is 3.15 per 1,000 population? […] The majority of these injuries happened at home. […] Some of the common symptoms of eye trauma include eye pain, redness, blood, and trouble seeing. […] Other signs of trauma are cuts to the eyelid, one eye sticking out, and one eye not moving properly. […] Other indicators are unusual pupil size or shape and something lodged in the eye or under the eyelid. […] Symptoms of chemical eye injury include eye pain or a burning sensation upon exposure to the substance. […] Other signs include excessive tearing, redness on your eye or eyelid surface, and blurred vision. […] You may not experience any symptoms if only a small part of the retina has detached. […] But what happens if a significant portion has pulled away? You may not see as clearly as before, and you may even notice other unexpected symptoms. […] These include floaters across your vision, flashes of light, and a dark shadow on your central or peripheral vision.

• #55 Common Eye Injuries and How to Prevent Them – VIA

  https://viawny.org/common-eye-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them/

  Some symptoms appear right away, and some might develop over time. […] There are some common eye injury symptoms to be aware of. They include: Bruising and redness in and around the eye, Pain and swelling in and around the eye, Changes in vision – partial or total loss, double vision, blurry vision, etc., Bleeding in or around the eye, Changes in appearance – an eye may protrude from the eye socket or be sunken into it, pupils may be different sizes, etc. […] If you notice symptoms like these in yourself or in a loved one, it’s time to call your doctor. Immediate medical care might be necessary to avoid further complications or vision loss. Depending on the injury, the patient may need vision rehabilitation with an organization like VIA. […] When the retina (a thin tissue at the back of the eyeball) pulls away from the wall of the eye, it’s known as a retinal detachment. This can occur because of eye trauma or because of advanced age, and it can cause visual impairment and vision loss if not dealt with. You’ll want your ophthalmologist or eye care provider’s help to deal with this issue, so notify them as soon as you sense something is wrong.

• #56 Eye injuries | Eye Damage | Eye Trauma | Dr. Agarwal

  https://www.dragarwal.com/eye-treatment/eye-injuries/

  The symptoms of eye injuries vary depending on the extent and type of the injury. The symptoms can be noticed immediately after one has suffered an eye injury or may develop over time. […] Tearing: This is one of the most common and immediate symptoms of an eye injury, where the eye begins to tear profusely. Excessive or persistent watery eyes post-injury. […] Red eye: The white part of the eye (Sclera) becomes red (bloodshot) due to inflamed blood vessels. […] Pain: Mild to severe pain in and around the eye and sensitivity to touch and movement. […] Swelling: Puffiness around the eyeball, eyelids, and in some cases swelling of the entire face. […] Bruising: Discoloration of the eyeball and/or around the eye. Commonly known as a black eye. It is often accompanied by swelling and redness of the eye.

• #57 Quick Facts:Blunt Eye Injuries – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/quick-facts-injuries-and-poisoning/injuries-to-the-eye/blunt-eye-injuries

  Symptoms depend on what parts of your eye are injured. […] A lot of blunt eye injuries just involve the eyelids and tissue around your eye. This can result in: Bruising and swelling (black eye), Cuts in the eyelid or skin around your eye, Redness of the white of your eye. […] Sometimes, your eyeball is damaged. You could have scratches on your cornea (the clear layer over the center of your eye). The lens can be knocked loose. You could have bleeding inside your eye. The thin layer at the back of your eye that forms images (the retina) can be torn loose (detached retina). Sometimes, your eyeball even splits open. Eyeball injuries can cause pain and the following: Blurry vision, Double vision (seeing two of everything), Blindness. […] Sometime blunt injuries push your eyeball in so hard it breaks the thin bones at the back of your eye socket. This is called a blowout fracture, which causes pain and sometimes: Your eye looks pushed in, You have difficulty looking up, Your cheek is numb just below your eye.

• #58

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=sig57226&lang=en-ca

  Some minor pain, bruising, and swelling are common following a blow to the eye. A black eye may show up after 1 or 2 days. A few specks or a small amount of blood on the white part of the eye often appear after a blow to the eye. […] Symptoms that may mean there is a more serious injury include: […] Inability to move the eye normally in all directions. […] Pain with eye movements. […] A large amount of blood in the white part (sclera) of the eye. […] Any blood over the coloured part (iris) of the eye. […] A in pupil size or shape, or pupils of different sizes. […] Severe pain in the eyeball. […] A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation). […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Double or blurred vision. […] Deformity of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. […] Numbness around the eye. […] Abnormal upper eyelid movement.

• #59 Eye Injuries | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.eye-injuries.eyein

  Most of these scratches are minor and will heal on their own in 1 or 2 days. […] Injury may cause bleeding between the iris and cornea (hyphema), a change in the size or shape of the pupil, or damage to the structures inside the eyeball. […] After an eye injury, you need to watch for vision changes and symptoms of an infection. […] Vision changes include flashes of light (photopsia) and new floaters. […] Signs of infection include pain and blurred vision.

• #60 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Eye bleeding: Bleeding (hemorrhage) can occur in different parts of your eye. […] Vision changes: If an injury affects your vision for more than a few minutes, take notice. […] Changes in eye appearance: Notice if the injured eye looks different from the other eye. […] Obvious eye trauma or deformity: If your eyeball is obviously wounded, or if any part of your eye or eye socket seems out of place or out of shape, dont hesitate to seek care. […] Eye injuries are so painful because there are so many nerve endings in your eyeball. […] Even a surface-layer eye injury, like a scratch on your cornea or conjunctiva, can be intensely painful because it exposes the nerve endings. […] The outlook for people with eye injuries varies. Early evaluation by an eye doctor and treatment can significantly improve the prognosis and help avoid permanent vision loss. […] If the injury is severe, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately. Significant eye and vision loss associated with eye injuries can result in permanent vision loss if untreated.

• #61 Corneal Abrasion: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14423-corneal-abrasion

  Signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion can include: […] Eye pain. […] The feeling that something is in your eye. […] Watery eyes. […] Blurred vision. […] Red eyes. […] Sensitivity to light (photophobia). […] Swollen eyes or eyelids. […] Although a corneal abrasion isn’t likely to be a serious injury, you should make an appointment with your healthcare provider. If the scratch develops into an infection, it could cause more damage. […] Corneal abrasions are mostly minor and heal quickly when they’re small. Larger scratches on your eye are more likely to result in complications that could include: […] Keratitis. […] Corneal ulcers. […] Iritis, inflammation of the iris (the circle of color that surrounds your pupil). […] If the corneal abrasion is minor, most people will feel better in 24 to 48 hours. […] Most corneal abrasions heal within a few days and cause no further problems. If you need and get treatment, your vision should be fine. […] Eye scratches that don’t heal up or don’t respond to treatment could lead to infections or scarring. Both of these things could cause loss of vision.

• #62 Eye injuries – foreign body in the eye | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/eye-injuries-foreign-body-in-the-eye

  Symptoms of a foreign body in the eye include: sharp pain in your eye followed by burning and irritation […] blurred vision or loss of vision in the affected eye […] Most injuries from a foreign body in the eye are minor and usually heal without further problems given the right care. Possible complications include: infection and scarring if the foreign body is not removed from your eye, it may lead to infection and scarring […] corneal scratches or abrasions a foreign body may scratch the cornea […] Sometimes a scratch on the cornea doesn’t heal. A defect on the surface of your eye (ulcer) may form in its place […] Sometimes a projectile object can pierce the eye and enter the eyeball, causing serious injury and even blindness […] corneal scarring can cause permanent visual impairment.

• #63 Blunt Eye Trauma – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470379/

  The prognosis of blunt eye trauma depends heavily on the sequela of the trauma. One study showed that ocular trauma, in general, resulted in monocular blindness in one-quarter of patients. […] Visual acuity is worse after blunt ocular trauma if there is a hyphema, retinal detachment, and/or vitreous hemorrhage. Traumatic optic neuropathy also portends a poor visual outcome.

• #64 Eye injuries – chemical burns | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/eye-injuries-chemical-burns

  A chemical burn occurs when a liquid or powder chemical contacts the eye. […] Depending on the chemical and the degree of exposure, the potential for injury ranges from temporary redness and irritation to blindness and even loss of an eye. […] The symptoms of a chemical burn depend on the substance splashed into the eyes, but may include: stinging, a burning sensation, redness, pain, swelling of the eyelids, blurry vision, watery eyes. […] Complications of severe chemical burns can include: corneal perforation full thickness damage to the cornea, the clear surface of the eye, corneal ulcer superficial damage to the cornea, cataracts an abnormal clouding of the eyes lens, glaucoma high pressure within the eye, which damages the optic nerve, retinal damage, loss of the eye. […] In many cases, prompt and thorough rinsing of the eye (with saline or fresh water), dramatically reduces the risk of injury and long-term damage.

• #65 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  Eye bleeding: Bleeding (hemorrhage) can occur in different parts of your eye. […] Vision changes: If an injury affects your vision for more than a few minutes, take notice. […] Changes in eye appearance: Notice if the injured eye looks different from the other eye. […] Obvious eye trauma or deformity: If your eyeball is obviously wounded, or if any part of your eye or eye socket seems out of place or out of shape, dont hesitate to seek care. […] Eye injuries are so painful because there are so many nerve endings in your eyeball. […] Even a surface-layer eye injury, like a scratch on your cornea or conjunctiva, can be intensely painful because it exposes the nerve endings. […] The outlook for people with eye injuries varies. Early evaluation by an eye doctor and treatment can significantly improve the prognosis and help avoid permanent vision loss. […] If the injury is severe, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately. Significant eye and vision loss associated with eye injuries can result in permanent vision loss if untreated.

• #66 Blunt Eye Trauma: Symptoms, Risk & Treatment | MyVision.org

  https://myvision.org/eye-health/blunt-eye-trauma/

  Blunt eye trauma can be serious. The results depend on the severity of the injury, the type of injury, and the amount of time between the injury and treatment. […] Complications can arise with eye injuries that are left untreated. Some eye injuries can cause changes in vision, such as low vision, blindness, and other eye problems. […] According to the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), if left untreated, injury to the eye can lead to blurred vision, complete vision loss, pain, and permanent damage.

• #67 Eye injury

  https://www.rch.org.au/trauma-service/manual/eye-injury/

  Children are particularly vulnerable to ocular trauma. […] Serious eye injuries can be under appreciated in the child who has a painful eye, blurred vision or extensive subconjunctival haemorrhage. […] The outcome of paediatric eye injuries is worse than that of adults due to their visual immaturity, increased years of visual loss and potential for amblyopia. […] Most paediatric eye injuries (66.2%) occur during play predominantly whilst at home under supervision of parents / caregivers (47.7%), but often whilst at school / nursery (24.4%). […] Sharp instruments are the most common cause of injury, followed by plants, animals, toys or sports equipment. […] Serious eye injuries can be under-appreciated when children present with a painful, blurred vision or an extensive subconjunctival haemorrhage.

• #68 Eye Injuries: Home Care (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eye-injuries-sheet.html

  When kids have an eye injury, the eye may be red or the area around it may have redness, bleeding, or bruising. Other symptoms include eye stinging, burning, tearing, or watering. Kids may also be sensitive to light, have blurry vision, or have a swollen eyelid. […] Call the doctor if your child’s eye is red or if there’s redness, swelling, or pain around the eye or eyelid. Also call if your child has been rubbing the eye or if it’s bothered by light. […] Eye injuries in kids can lead to serious vision problems, even blindness, so preventing them is important.

• #69

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Eye+Injury

  Injuries to the eye, eyelid, and area around the eye […] The main symptoms are severe eye pain, tearing and constant blinking. Some children will just hold their eye closed. […] The blood often layers out at the bottom of the cornea. […] Vision is blurred or lost in either eye […] Severe eye pain […] Changes in vision […] Minor cuts and scratches, as well as bruises, are harmless. […] They last about 2 weeks.

• #70 Eye Injury

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/eye-injury/

  Injuries to the eye, eyelid, and area around the eye […] The main concern is whether the vision is damaged. […] Older children can tell us if their vision is blurred or out of focus. […] Children less than 5 years old usually need to be examined. […] Pain becomes severe […] Changes in vision […] Minor cuts and scratches, as well as bruises, are harmless. […] They last about 2 weeks. […] Call Your Doctor If: […] You think your child needs to be seen […] Your child becomes worse.

• #71 Eye Injury – Pediatrician in {Cincinnati}, {OH} | {West Side Pediatrics}

  https://wspcincy.com/eye-injury

  Injuries to the eye, eyelid, and area around the eye […] The main symptoms are severe eye pain, tearing and constant blinking. Some children will just hold their eye closed. […] The blood often layers out at the bottom of the cornea. […] It’s a mild injury that will go away on its own over 2 weeks. […] The main concern is whether the vision is damaged. […] Children less than 5 years old usually need to be examined. This is also true even if the injury seems minor. Having an exam is the only way to know the child’s vision is okay. […] A black eye usually takes 1 to 2 days to occur. […] Minor cuts and scratches, as well as bruises, are harmless. […] They last about 2 weeks. […] Changes in vision

• #72 Eye Injury And Infections

  https://chcmass.com/blog/eye-injury-and-infections

  Eye injury and infection can seriously impact vision, if your child has an injury or infection, they may need be evaluated by your provider and possibly an ophthalmologist. […] Infection can escalate and vision changes can happen quickly with injuries. […] A corneal abrasion is very painful and causes tearing, constant blinking, or the need to keep the eye closed. […] Hyphemia may cause eye pain, blurred vision, loss of vision, photophobia, or light sensitivity. […] A globe rupture or punctured eyeball is an eye emergency. […] An orbital hematoma is an emergency eye injury that is the result of blunt force trauma. This causes compression on the eye that injures the optic nerve resulting in vision loss in as little as 90 minutes. […] Eye injuries and persistent eye symptoms require evaluation by your provider or an ophthalmologist to ensure that the injury or condition does not affect vision.

• #73 Eye Injury: Symptoms and Treatment | Red Cross

  https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/eye-injury?srsltid=AfmBOooYk6nFIaXyxynBTKV63Sm0QAqDfYNXQ5G3Z9Pkjl7XhuHLv966

  Check for signs and symptoms. […] Blurred vision* […] Loss of vision* […] Bleeding in eye* […] Chemical or object in eye* […] Continued pain in eye* […] *Note: Signs and symptoms with a * require immediate emergency medical treatment.

• #74 Eye injuries

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/eye-injuries/

  Minor eye injuries, such as shampoo or dust in your eye, often get better on their own within a day. […] Get medical help if you have a chemical in your eye or something pierces it. […] Immediate action required: Go to AE or call 999 if: […] there are any changes to your sight after an eye injury […] you have a headache, high temperature or sensitivity to light […] you’re feeling sick or being sick after an eye injury […] you cannot move your eye or keep it open […] blood or pus is coming from your eye. […] Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: […] you’ve injured your eye and it is not getting better after 24 hours […] you’re worried about an eye injury.

• #75 Eye Emergencies: Types, Symptoms, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-emergencies

  Remember, you should seek medical attention if you ever experience swelling, redness, or pain in your eyes. Without proper treatment, eye damage can lead to partial loss of vision or even permanent blindness. […] You should contact your doctor if it feels like you have something in your eye, or if you experience any of the following symptoms: loss of vision, burning or stinging, pupils that are not the same size, one eye is not moving like the other, one eye is sticking out or bulging, eye pain, decreased vision, double vision, redness and irritation, light sensitivity, bruising around the eye, bleeding from the eye, blood in the white part of the eye, discharge from the eye, severe itching, new or severe headaches. […] If theres an injury to your eye, or if you have sudden vision loss, swelling, bleeding, or pain in your eye, visit an emergency room or urgent care center.

• #76

  https://www.aao.org/eye-health/symptoms/injuries

  You can’t always tell when an eye is injured. Some injuries are only obvious when they get really serious. […] Eye injuries can cause vision loss or blindness. That’s why having an ophthalmologist or other medical doctor examine the eye as soon as possible is important, even if the injury seems minor at first. […] If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, get medical help right away. These are signs of possibly serious eye injury: Ongoing pain in the eye, Trouble seeing, Cut or torn eyelid, One eye does not move as well as the other, One eye sticks out of the eye socket farther than the other, The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape, There is blood in the clear part of the eye, The person has something in the eye or under the eyelid that tears and blinking can’t remove. […] Injuries other than grit in the eye or small scratches to the eye should be considered potentially serious.

• #77 Eye Trauma Symptoms + Treatments: Bausch + Lomb

  https://www.bausch.com/patient-resources/eye-trauma/

  Symptoms of Eye Trauma: Pain […] Difficulty seeing […] Cuts to the eyelid […] Inconsistent or difficult eye movement […] Blood in the clear part of the eye […] Unusual pupil size or shape […] Particles in the eye that cant be easily removed by tears or blinking. […] Many eye injuries are not immediately apparent, so even in cases where trauma seems minor, its wise to seek medical attention.

• #78 Chemical Injury to the Eye – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/chemical-injury-to-the-eye-a-to-z

  A chemical eye injury is an emergency. Damage can occur within one to five minutes. […] Symptoms include: A burning sensation in the eye after exposure to a chemical, Excessive tearing, Pain, Redness on the eye and eyelid surface, Blurred vision. […] How long symptoms last depends on the type of chemical and the amount that has gotten into the eye. […] The outlook for recovery from chemical injury varies depending on the nature and extent of the exposure. Most people recover completely. However, possible complications include glaucoma, damage to the cornea and dry eye syndrome. In the most severe cases, chemical exposure can lead to blindness or loss of the eye.

• #79 Eye injuries – chemical burns | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/eye-injuries-chemical-burns

  A chemical burn occurs when a liquid or powder chemical contacts the eye. […] Depending on the chemical and the degree of exposure, the potential for injury ranges from temporary redness and irritation to blindness and even loss of an eye. […] The symptoms of a chemical burn depend on the substance splashed into the eyes, but may include: stinging, a burning sensation, redness, pain, swelling of the eyelids, blurry vision, watery eyes. […] Complications of severe chemical burns can include: corneal perforation full thickness damage to the cornea, the clear surface of the eye, corneal ulcer superficial damage to the cornea, cataracts an abnormal clouding of the eyes lens, glaucoma high pressure within the eye, which damages the optic nerve, retinal damage, loss of the eye. […] In many cases, prompt and thorough rinsing of the eye (with saline or fresh water), dramatically reduces the risk of injury and long-term damage.

• #80 Eye Injury: Types, Causes, Prevention & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/eye-injury

  All sorts of common, everyday activities can lead to accidental eye injuries. An eye injury can be very painful and can cause permanent vision loss, whether or not it seems severe. Contact an eye care specialist right away if you have an eye injury. […] An eye injury can damage your eye, causing eye pain and vision loss, which may be temporary or permanent. […] It can be hard to tell how serious your eye injury is based on how it looks or feels. […] Minor scratches or pieces of grit that get into your eye temporarily are less likely to be serious. But all eye injuries can be serious. […] You may not know if its penetrated the wall of your eye or not. […] Pain and swelling: If you have significant eye pain that doesnt go away, it might be more serious. […] Swelling is another sign that tissues have been damaged and they’ve begun the process of repair.

• #81 How to Recognize and Treat Common Eye Injuries – Assil Gaur Eye Institute Blog

  https://assileye.com/blog/how-to-treat-common-eye-injuries/

  You cant always tell when an eye is injured or that the injury is serious. Some problems, like a detached retina, can only be seen during a doctors examination. And some injuries can raise eye pressure or cause slow bleedingproblems that are only obvious when they get really serious. […] Eye injuries can cause vision loss or blindness. Its important to be able to recognize some of the most common symptoms of eye injuries. […] If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, get medical help right away. These are signs of possibly serious eye injury: Ongoing pain in the eye, Trouble seeing, Cut or torn eyelid, One eye does not move as well as the other, One eye sticks out of the eye socket farther than the other, The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape, There is blood in the clear part of the eye, The person has something in the eye or under the eyelid that tears and blinking cant remove. […] Injuries other than grit in the eye or small scratches to the eye should be considered potentially serious.

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