Injuries to the eye

Definition Injuries to the eye can be caused by numerous triggers, such as blows, impacts, stitches, UV rays or corrosive substances and can in principle affect all structures of the eye, including the eyelids, tear organs, cornea, conjunctiva, retina, vitreous body and optic nerve. It is also possible to damage several of these structures at … Injuries to the eye

Therapy | Injuries to the eye

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 … Therapy | Injuries to the eye

Symptoms | Injuries to the eye

Symptoms Depending on the cause, eye injuries can present themselves with different symptoms. In most cases a strong reddening of the eye can be seen, which is caused by an irritation of the conjunctiva. The eye may be swollen, have an increased lacrimation and frequent blinking. Often there is also an unpleasant foreign body sensation. … Symptoms | Injuries to the eye

Prognosis | Injuries to the eye

Prognosis Eye injuries are prognostically dependent on their severity. Often, only superficial injuries are present, which either heal on their own or can be treated by an ophthalmologist on an outpatient basis, for example with eye drops. More rarely, there are serious injuries that require surgical treatment and can lead to blindness as a serious … Prognosis | Injuries to the eye