Eye injuries first aid
and foreign body removal

The Ophthalmology Department of Oxford Medical clinic provides medical aid for removing foreign bodies and treating the non-penetrating and blunt eye injuries. The highly qualified eye care professional, who will provide necessary medical aid, works in the clinic.

The negligence while working with instruments, intrusion of foreign bodies and blunt forced traumas are most often the cause of non-penetrating and blunt eye injuries in the daily life.

The non-penetrating wound of the eye is the trauma, which results in injuring outer membranes of the eye, mostly the cornea and sclera.

The blunt forced injury of the eye is caused when hitting the objects (ball, stick, stone and fist) directly to the eye or near face. The formation of hematoma (bruise) around the eye, pain in eyes, possible appearance of blurry vision and eye coloration in the dark red color are the signs of the blunt-forced trauma of the eye. 

The most important factor in cases of foreign bodies entering the eye and eye injuries is the correct provision of first aid and timely consultation with an ophthalmologist. As part of emergency care, you can only apply disinfecting eye drops or use an antibacterial ointment. After that, it is necessary to apply a clean bandage and urgently seek an appointment with an ophthalmologist. In case of blunt eye trauma, cold can be applied over the bandage to the forehead or temple.

If a foreign body gets into the eye, you should never try to remove it yourself; this can only be done by a doctor using special equipment.

During the appointment, the doctor first examines the patient, studies their complaints, выясняет причины и обстоятельства повреждения глаза, тяжесть травмы. Based on the obtained information, the ophthalmologist determines the treatment method. If necessary, for a detailed assessment of the condition of the internal structures of the eye and surrounding tissues, the doctor may refer the patient for an MRI of the eyes, which allows detecting hidden injuries that are not always identified during the initial examination.

In cases of foreign bodies, as well as in the treatment of non-penetrating and blunt eye injuries, the doctor’s goal is not only to preserve the eye itself intact but also to prevent vision loss in the patient.

In case of eye injuries, call immediately and you will be scheduled for an appointment with an ophthalmologist at «Oxford Medical» clinic.