Common Eye Injuries

When you have suffered an eye injury it's important to receive prompt treatment for it. Residents of Katy & Houston are urged to turn to Eye Site Texas. There are several common injuries that you should be familiar with. Each of them requires consulting with an optometry specialist for treatment.

Scratched Eye Injury

One of the most common injuries to the eye is the scratching of it. This can happen if the eye is poked with a sharp object. It can also happen as a result of sand or dust getting into the eyes. These injuries are known as corneal abrasions. Eyes can become very sensitive to light and can also become very irritated, making the eye appear red. Any scratch to an eye can result in an infection. The infection forms due to fungus and bacteria getting into it. In extreme cases, this can lead to blindness.

Chemical Burn

An expert in optometry can treat a chemical burn to the eye. Certain substances are more harmful to the human eye than others. Some of the least harmful substances include acid while some of the most harmful substances include alkali. Any substance with acid in it causes the eyes to burn, but this can easily be flushed out. Substances containing alkali can cause serious injuries. However, this is often less obvious because alkali causes much less pain than acid does.

Bleeding Eye

Eye bleeding is also known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage and is often more upsetting than it should be. This is a common occurrence when an eye suffers a small injury. The bleeding may be confined to one part of the eye or it may encompass the entire eye. When this happens the white part of the eye becomes red. A bleeding eye is an injury that doe not cause pain or lead to the loss of sight.

Schedule A Consultation

Living in Katy & Houston makes it easy for you to schedule a consultation with Eye Site Texas. We will promptly diagnose and treat your eye injury. Our doctors of optometry are prepared to serve your needs.