Eye Injury

If an accident happens and a piece of glass or metal becomes embedded in the eye, call or come in immediately!  In the case of an eye injury, it’s important to be sure any foreign debris is removed from the eye, and that the eye is protected against infection. Serious eye injuries from industrial accidents can be avoided using the appropriate safety equipment such as protective eyewear, headgear, respirators, and gloves.

When a foreign object is embedded in the eye, having an eye doctor available to remove the splinter is probably preferable to taking out a pair of tweezers and a needle to remove the object yourself. Bring the patient into our office immediately, or if it is after-hours, go to the local emergency room. Do not rub the eye or try to flick an embedded object out of the eye. All caution should be used to prevent further eye damage.

Typically, accidents involving your eyes can happen anywhere: at work, in the home, in a car accident, or even at a ball game, so protect your eyes with appropriate eye wear whenever possible – but if you do get something in your eye, come to our office immediately, no appointment is needed for emergencies! We are experienced in handling eye injuries and minimizing eye damage.