Guangzhou Zhongshan Affiliated Ophthalmic Hospital - Liu Wentuo - How to deal with acute eye trauma?
Acute eye injury refers to the injury caused by external impact or puncture on the eyeball, which is common in accidents, sports injuries and accidents at work. It may lead to serious consequences such as eye surface damage, eyeball rupture or orbital fracture. Doctor Liu Wentuo from Guangzhou Zhongshan Affiliated Ophthalmic Hospital will introduce the treatment of acute eye trauma in detail.
1. First treatment
In case of acute eye injury, first of all, keep calm and take emergency measures quickly. In case of foreign objects penetrating into the eye or scratching the eye surface, do not rub the eye with hands. Wipe the eye gently with gauze or sterile paper towel immediately, and wash the eye with normal saline or clean water. If the foreign body cannot be removed, do not dig hard, and seek professional treatment as soon as possible.
For serious injuries such as eyeball rupture and orbital fracture, the affected eye should be immediately bandaged to avoid further injury caused by rubbing the eyeball. At the same time, the hospital should be notified and sent to the nearest ophthalmic hospital for further treatment as soon as possible.
2. Hospital emergency treatment
In the emergency department of Guangzhou Zhongshan Affiliated Ophthalmic Hospital, the doctor will quickly conduct eye examination and treat according to the condition. For eye surface damage, doctors will clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. If the foreign body is trapped inside the eyeball, doctors will use microscopic tweezers or special tools to remove it. If serious injuries such as eyeball rupture or orbital fracture are found, the doctor will immediately contact the orbital plastic surgery or ophthalmic operating room for further treatment.
In addition, the doctor will give the patient corresponding drug treatment according to the condition, and carry out necessary eye bandage and other treatments. After the emergency treatment, the doctor will formulate a follow-up treatment plan according to the specific situation of the patient, such as eye review, further surgery, etc.
3. Follow up treatment and rehabilitation
The rehabilitation process of acute eye injury usually takes a period of time, and patients need to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and rehabilitation guidance. The doctor may prescribe eyedrops, eye creams and other drugs to the patient, and require the patient to use them on time and in proper amount. In the process of rehabilitation, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes and wiping their eyes, and avoid overuse of eyes, so as not to affect the wound healing. Regular reexamination is also very important, which can timely find and deal with possible complications.
If the eye injury causes vision damage, the doctor may recommend the patient to carry out vision rehabilitation treatment, such as eye correction surgery or wearing glasses, contact lenses, etc. The specific plan of rehabilitation treatment needs to be formulated according to the patient's condition and individual differences.
4. Precautions
In daily life, it is also very important to prevent eye injuries. When carrying out high-risk sports or operations, you should wear eye protection equipment, such as goggles, goggles, etc. At the same time, measures such as avoiding watching the electronic screen for a long time, preventing limb injuries and chemicals splashing into the eyes can also effectively reduce the possibility of eye injuries.
In a word, acute eye injury is a serious eye injury and needs to be treated timely and accurately. The professional team of Guangzhou Zhongshan Affiliated Ophthalmology Hospital will develop the most appropriate treatment plan according to the condition and the needs of patients, provide care and guidance throughout the process, and help patients recover as soon as possible.
