Eye Accident

By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Direk Phatikulsila

Accidents to the eye are common, such as having a foreign body in the eye. which may be attached to the eye surface or penetrated into the eyeball Concussion by blunt objects or being pierced by a sharp object This can be caused by accidents involving risky work. or quarrel In this case, only accidents affecting the posterior part of the eye will be mentioned.

An accident affecting the back of the eye often cause severe effects on the eyes This can be so severe as to complete loss of vision.

Symptom

Blurred vision, sore eyes, some may bleed

Cause

Divided into: (1) Concussion by blunt object (2) Eyeball stabbing by sharp object

Concussion with blunt objects may cause bleeding Or there may be trauma or tearing of tissues within the eyeball, such as retinal bruises, retinal tears, vitreous hemorrhages. hemorrhage under the eye moving eye lens Complicated glaucoma, etc.

being pierced by a sharp object in the eyeball causing the wall of the eyeball to tear There may be a tear in the lens of the eye, a tear in the retina, there may be foreign objects left inside the eyeball. And there may be germs from outside the eyeball to get inside the eyeball and cause severe infection.

Treatment

In case of being hit by a blunt object Treatment depends on the type. and the nature of the wound If only the trauma may be treated with eye drops to treat inflammation or antihypertensive drugs in patients with high eye pressure complications In cases with retinal tearing, it may be treated with laser beams, injected marks to prevent retinal detachment, etc.

In case of being pierced by a sharp object Treatment usually involves several steps. Initially, it started by suturing the torn eyelid wall. Then a further evaluation is required to determine which organs are affected. Is there any foreign matter left? Is there an infection inside the eyeball? After that, additional surgery will be considered according to the abnormalities found. in a reasonable amount of time This may require multiple surgeries.

Prognosis

depending on the severity of the accident In general, if the initial vision is good The chances of having good vision after treatment are more. if the initial vision is not good The prognosis is often poor.

The forecast will be bad. In the event that a sharp object pierces the central area of the retina having severe retinal detachment and severe intraocular infections

Protection

in any work Where there is a risk of eye accidents Always wear protective eyewear.