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Gainesville ophthalmologist provides tips for common eye injuries

Injuries to the eye can occur anytime and anywhere, which is why you need to know what to do immediately when an injury occurs. That way, you can minimize damage to the eye(s) before you can get to your local ophthalmologist.

Gainesville ophthalmologist and eye care specialists at Accent on Eyes can provide exceptional eye care once you’re here, but if you sustain an injury to the eye while working or enjoying your favorite recreational activity, we want you to know what you need to do to ensure your injury doesn’t get any worse.

Continue reading for a quick explanation of common eye injuries and what you should do to minimize damage to your eyes and the area surrounding them.

Getting something in your eye

We’ve all gotten things like sand, dust or other foreign objects in our eye. Our first impulse is to rub it out but to avoid a much bigger problem, DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES. Instead, get the object out by washing your eye(s) with water. If that doesn’t take care of it, consult with your eye doctor immediately.

Getting hit in your eye by a ball or fist

Unpleasant and painful indeed…first, you should place an ice-pack or cold cloth over your eye for at least 15 minutes to reduce swelling and pain. Get to your local ophthalmologist as soon as possible for further treatment.

Getting a stick or other elongated item stuck in your eye

Ouch!!! Just hearing about this is enough to make you cringe but if you get something like a stick or pencil stuck in your eye, you should put a loose bandage on your eye around the object. DO NOT PULL IT OUT. Get to a doctor right away for treatment…you may have to go to the Emergency Room for immediate treatment but you should follow up with your Gainesville eye doctor as soon as possible.

Getting a chemical in your eye

If a chemical like a cleaning solvent or battery acid splashes in your eyes, go rinse them under cold water for at least 10 minutes and then see your local eye doctor as soon as possible.

Following these suggestions will help ensure your eye injury isn’t any worse than it needs to be. If you sustain an injury to the eye and need some professional help, contact your Gainesville ophthalmologist at Accent on Eyes today!