Common Eye Injuries
If you play sports regularly or engage in other outdoor extra-curricular activities, you're at GREATER risk of eye injuries. Damage to your eye could result in vision loss and can cause a number of other issues. Using protective eye gear can help minimize eye injuries to safeguard your sight but if you do sustain an injury, you can contact us at Wichita Optometry, P.A. in Wichita, KS, for eye injuries treatment..
Eye Injuries
Although eye injuries are more common at work and during sports, eye injuries can occur almost anywhere, at any time, and to anybody. That doesn’t mean, however, that you shouldn’t do your part to protect your eyes. By being careful and alert and you can reduce your risk of eye accidents at home, in school, at work and on the sports field. Some common eye injuries are:
- Black eye from blunt force trauma
- Chemical burns from household, work, or personal hygiene products
- Getting a foreign substance in your eye such as a wooden splinter or piece of glass.
- Severe eye scratches that can lead to infection
- Broken blood vessels that result in eye bleeding
Even minor eye injuries can be serious if they result in eye pain or are interfering with your sight. If you receive an eye injury, contact our Wichita, KS, optometrists for eye injuries treatment. A eye exam will help determine the extent of your injury and how it’s affecting your sight.
Eye Injuries Treatment
Minor eye injuries and irritations can often be treated at home, on your own. If you’re experiencing eye pain, inflammation, bleeding or vision loss, it’s best to contact an eye doctor for assistance. After a thorough eye exam, our Wichita optometrists can determine the best course of action for treatment. Depending on your injury, we may recommend anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and swelling or antibiotics to prevent infection.
Tips for Preventing Eye Injuries
By taking precautions to protect your eyes, you can minimize your risk of eye injuries and safeguard your sight. The following tips can help prevent accidental injury to your eyes:
- Wear protective eye gear when using hazardous equipment or materials at home or on the job
- Use safety goggles or other protective eye gear when playing sports
- Make sure your prescription eyeglasses fit properly and are in good shape to avoid accidents with lenses cracking and glass pieces entering your eye
- Maintain a safe home and work environment to avoid accidental injuries to your eyes
- Wear protective sunglasses outdoors to protect your eyes against UV damage
Get an Eye Exam and Eye Injuries Treatment from Our Optometrists in Wichita, KS
To schedule a consultation with our Wichita, KS, optometrists for eye injuries treatment, contact us at Wichita Optometry, P.A. at (316) 942-7496 .