First Aid in Ocular Injury: Trauma, Foreign Body or Chemical Injuries

First Aid in Ocular (Eye) Injury 1. General Principles of First Aid in Eye Injuries Do not attempt to remove foreign bodies or embedded objects. Avoid applying pressure to the injured eye. Do not rub or touch the eye. Protect the eye with a clean shield (like the bottom of a paper cup) without pressing it. Seek urgent ophthalmological care. Manage systemic injuries first if the patient is polytraumatized. 2. Types of Eye Injuries & First Aid Measures A. Mechanical Injuries Blunt Trauma (e.g., from a ball or fist) Symptoms: Pain, blurred vision, black eye, hyphema (blood in anterior chamber). First Aid:  Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Avoid pressure on the eyeball. Urgent referral for eye examination to rule out globe rupture or retinal detachment. Penetrating Injury (e.g., from sharp objects like glass, metal) Symptoms: Severe pain, decreased vision, visible foreign body. First Aid: Do not remove the foreign object. Shield the eye without putting pressure. Keep the patient calm and upright . …