Eye Injuries: First Aid Basics

Injuries range from minor to serious.

Quick first aid helps prevent permanent damage.

Goal: protect vision until medical help is available.

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Types of Eye Injuries

Blunt Trauma: hit by object (sports, accidents).

Penetrating Injury: sharp object pierces the eye.

Chemical Exposure: cleaners, acids, alkalis.

Foreign Bodies: dust, sand, metal shards.

Burns (Thermal/Light): heat or bright light (welding, sun).

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First Aid Steps

Blunt Trauma: cold compress around eye, no pressure.

Penetrating Injury: don’t remove object, cover with rigid shield, get emergency help.

Chemical Burns: rinse with water 15–20 min, eyelid held open.

Foreign Bodies: don’t rub, blink or flush with water/saline, seek help if stuck.

Burns: rest in dark room, cool compress, get medical care.

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General Guidelines

Don’t rub or press on the eye.

Cover with bandage/shield (no pressure).

Control bleeding gently around eye, not on eyeball.

Keep still to avoid eye movement.

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Seek Immediate Medical Help If:

Object is embedded in the eye.

Sudden vision loss or blurring.

Chemical burns (especially strong chemicals).

Severe pain or obvious vision change.

Ongoing foreign body sensation.

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Key Takeaway

Act fast, protect the eye, avoid pressure/rubbing, and get medical help for anything more than a minor irritation.

Citations

1. American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). First Aid for Eye Injuries. aao.org

2. Mayo Clinic. Eye Injuries: First Aid. mayoclinic.org

3. MedlinePlus. Eye Injuries and Disorders. medlineplus.gov

4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eye Safety and First Aid. cdc.gov

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