Ocular Trauma
All kinds of eye injuries, including mechanical injuries, thermal or electric injuries, and chemical spills in the eye can be classified as ocular trauma. Depending upon the severity of the trauma, it may lead to damage of the various structures of the eye.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SPILL A CHEMICAL IN THE EYE?
If you have access to a hospital nearby, one should immediately rush to the hospital without wasting any time. In case one cannot go to the hospital immediately or the hospital is far away, the first thing one should do is to rinse the eyes with water, for a minimum of 20-30 minutes. Consult an eye specialist immediately thereafter.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF SOMETHING FALLS IN MY EYE?
Any foreign body falling in the eye can result in serious infections or inflammation of the eye. It is best not to attempt to remove it by oneself, but seek the attention of a qualified ophthalmologist, who uses sterile instruments to remove the foreign body, as well as prescribe necessary drugs.
WILL I GET URGENT TREATMENT AT APOLLO PRIME EYE HOSPITALS?
Yes, for any emergency, you may come to the hospital and seek emergency care at our hospital. All kinds of ocular trauma and chemical injuries are treated at Apollo Prime Eye hospitals, Bapunagar.