Principles of eye injury prevention

Eye injuries

Eye injuries from any source are a serious and important issue. Eye injuries, no matter how minor, require immediate examination at a clinic or office.

The eye has two protection systems

Blink
Tear

Blinking is a natural mechanism that protects the eye against many minor injuries
The eyelids close immediately when a foreign object approaches it

– If dust and environmental pollution reach the eyes, wash the tears and remove them from the eyes

Principles of injury prevention at home and at work

When using different sprays, make sure that the hole is not towards your eyes or the person in front of you.
Before using cleaning chemicals (ammonia or concentrated chemicals). Read their tutorials first. Wash your hands after using this material.
Wear protective goggles when using hazardous chemicals.
Protect your eyes from debris, vapors, dust particles and chemical splashes by wearing safety goggles.
When frying food in a frying pan, grease it thoroughly to prevent hot oil from splashing.

Principles of eye injury prevention in children

– When choosing a toy, pay attention to his age and level of responsibility. Do not give sharp toys to children.

– Monitor the child when using any toy.

Teach your child the proper handling of potentially dangerous objects such as scissors and pens.

Teach children to avoid pointing sharp objects such as knives, rifles, bows, arrows, etc. at their peers and others.
Acidic and alkaline substances cause severe damage to the eyes. These substances should be stored in special containers and out of reach of children.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water before transporting the patient to a hospital or emergency room.

Prevention of eye injuries due to radiation

Avoid welding without using a special mask
Avoid looking at the sun and wear goggles when eclipsing.

Car related accidents

Wear a seat belt while driving.

Keep all smoky materials and matches away from us before opening the hood.
Use a flashlight to view the car battery at night instead of using a match or a candle.

Sport

Wear goggles in sports such as squash, tennis, baseball and basketball. In sports such as ice hockey, use appropriate protective equipment such as hats and face shields.

Fire hazard prevention measures

Wear goggles when playing fireworks
Never let children light fires
Do not stand near others when lighting a fire
Do not ignite the fire twice and pour water on the fire at the end.

Chemical burns

The basic treatment is to eliminate or dilute the chemical quickly. As soon as an accident occurs, the eyes should be rinsed immediately with plenty of water. It does not matter that the water must be clean.

Radiation burns

Ultraviolet corneal burns are more common in non-protective welders and in skiers and climbers. The cornea is superficially damaged

Symptoms include

Tears – Fear of light and foreign sensation in the eye, which usually closes in the emergency room for 24 hours after the eye examination. Arbitrary use of anesthetic drops delays the repair of corneal mucosa, and repeated use causes the cornea to perforate.

Thermal burns

This type of burn mostly affects the eyelids, which is characterized by swelling and redness of the eye, and is less damaged due to involuntary closing of the cornea. Thermal eyelid burns, like other burns, are divided into first, second and third degree, and the patient should see an ophthalmologist immediately.