Therapy

In the case of eye injuries, it is generally advisable to consult an eye doctor as soon as possible. However, for some injuries to the eye, it is helpful to take measures to prevent the progression of the injury before visiting an ophthalmologist. This is particularly the case if the eye has been burned with alkaline or acidic solutions.

As an immediate measure, the affected eye should be rinsed with plenty of clear water to prevent further penetration of the chemicals. It may also be advisable to carefully remove any foreign bodies that may be present on the surface of the eye. Foreign bodies that are firmly in the eye or penetrate it should not be removed under any circumstances, but left in the eye, as otherwise the eye can be further injured.

An ophthalmologist should then be consulted, who can diagnose the injury to the eye using various examination procedures, assess its severity and then initiate the necessary therapy. In the case of a large number of injuries to the eye, no therapeutic measures are necessary, as these have a high self-healing rate.These include superficial wounds or small cuts caused by foreign bodies, for example, as well as slight bruises. Furthermore, in the case of minor injuries to the eye, the administration of eye drops and eye ointments containing cortisone or antibiotics as well as the application of an eye bandage or a cooling compress may be necessary.

Severe injuries of the eye usually require surgical treatment in order to maintain the functions of the eye. Depending on the type of eye injury, different surgical procedures are used. Operations on the eye can be performed under general or local anesthesia.

However, in the surgical treatment of injuries to the eye, the operation itself can cause further injuries to the eye, as well as complications in the form of bleeding, post-operative bleeding, wound healing disorders and infections. After an eye surgery, the patient should not drive a car for 24 hours and should take it easy for the next few days. If complications occur, the ophthalmologist should be consulted again.