Eye Burn (TRB-19)

Chemical burns:

Acidic and alkaline active chemicals and other chemicals such as tear gas can cause severe damage to the eye, and alkalis such as ammonia can cause more damage, piercing the eyeball and increasing intraocular pressure. Eye contact with acidic substances causes less damage. Chemical burns
They can cause spot lesions on the cornea, bleeding eyes, or complete coronary artery disease. All chemical eye burns should be treated as an eye emergency. Rinsing the eyes with plenty of water should be started immediately before transporting the patient to the hospital. Every minute is important and vital in the treatment of chemical burns.

treatment :

In the emergency department of the hospital, in the first encounter with the patient, the eyes should be rinsed immediately with plenty of plain water or normal saline solution. Next steps include:

Get a brief history and examination.
Use of a local anesthetic.
Prevention of eyelid muscle cramps that lead to eyelid closure. With special tools.
Remove fine material using special wet tools.
Apply the wash until the need for special paper is felt.
Use antibiotic eye drops after washing.
Put the dressing on the eyes.
Monitor the patient daily for several days.

The effectiveness of treatment depends on the type of injury and proper eye washing after the accident.

Other eyebrow burns:

Heat damage is caused by hot materials such as hand ovens, tobacco and cigarette butts.

Chemical light damage to the eye is caused by exposure to ultraviolet and infrared rays such as light reflected from snow, staring at the sun and watching the eclipse without the use of special filters.

These injuries can damage the cornea and its transparency and conjunctiva, causing clogged blood vessels and sores in the eyelids and around the eyes.

1- Using antibiotics and pressure dressings for 24 hours can treat mild lesions. 2. Building changes on
Eyelids may need plastic surgery. Corneal surgery may also be needed to heal wounds on the cornea.