Definition Eye burns are the damage of eye structures by different chemical substances. Depending on the duration of exposure, strength and type of the chemical, burns of varying severity can occur, which can be divided into several stages. In any case, the chemical burn of the eye is an acute emergency requiring immediate first aid … Eye burns
Symptoms In case of a chemical burn of the eye, pain occurs in and around the eye. Depending on how extensive the burn has been, the area around the eyes may also be affected (facial skin, eyelids). In order to accelerate the washing out of the irritant, the eye starts to water as a protective … Symptoms | Eye burns
Staging The classification of the eye burn is divided into four stages. The classification is based on the severity and depth of the injury and the expected prognosis. Stage I and II describe rather minor and superficial injuries. They are characterized by hyperemia (excessive blood supply to the affected area due to dilated vessels) and … Staging | Eye burns
Forecast The prognosis depends on the severity of the burn. The lighter the burn, the fewer structures in the depth are affected and the less the cornea and conjunctiva are damaged, the better the prognosis for complete healing. It is important that an eye wash is performed in any case. If this is done in … Forecast | Eye burns
