Ranging from temporary discomfort to permanent blindness, eye injury can be varied. The eye is one of the most sensitive organs hence injury to eyes cause an immense amount of pain.
An eye injury can lead to partial impairment of vision and in the case of severe eye injuries it can lead to permanent blindness.
Types of Eye Injury
Eye injuries include cuts, burns, scratches and irritation. Tiny particles traveling at a high speed and hitting the eyes is the primary cause of eye injuries. Car accidents can also cause eye injuries.
Symptoms of Eye Injuries
The symptoms of eye injuries are case specific and depend largely on the cause of the eye injury. The following is a list of common eye injury symptoms
- Foreign objects: when something gets stuck in your eyes then it can cause pain, tear and even blurred vision.
- Iritis: The inflammation of the iris occurs following an eye injury. Symptoms of Iritis include ache in the eye, a decreased vision, light sensitivity and an increased tearing.
- Scratches: Cornea scratch is also a very common eye injury and the symptom is somewhat similar to having a foreign object stuck in the eye. Sensitivity to light, ache and pain are the common symptoms.
- Chemical eye injuries: Chemical eye injury can cause immense pain and the eyes can turn red and become swollen. A tingling and burning sensation might also occur.
- Bleeding: If you notice a red area in the eye then do seek professional help. It could be due to the burst of the blood vessel, which is on the eye's surface.
- Fracture: An orbital fracture causes symptoms like double vision, swelling and pain .
- Light induced eye injuries: If the eyes is injured by ultraviolet light then symptoms include light sensitivity, pain and redness.
Preventing Eye Injuries
Accident at the workplace often leads to an eye injury. However, safety measures can prevent eye injury. Wearing protective glasses can reduce the risk of eye injury.
The employees who work in an environment which might lead to eye injury, should be made aware about the protection of the eye. If you have experienced an eye injury because you were not properly informed then you are eligible to make a compensation claim.
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