Samiam Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Oh, the dangers of being a HSing mommy! Today, while trying to tear out a page of watercolor paper (ie very thick, like cardstock), it was hard to tear out, and finally came out with a fling right into my eye. It hurt horribly and watered for a while. After about 5 minutes, I was able to open it, and to my surprise, I wasn't blinded, lol! It's sore, and there is a huge bloody red mark on it, on the white part. It's not like it's cut on the outside, no open cut that I can see..it almost looks like the red is on the inside of the white ball, if that makes sense. I tried to keep it closed most of the day, by holding my hand over it, so it was a "relaxed" close. It still throbs a bit. It'll go away on it's own right? No need for a Dr visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Sorry but it isn't worth risking blindness. Go to the doctor. They can check to see if the eye has an ulcer/scratch on it. If it does you need antibiotic drops/ointment to prevent infection. Eye ulcers/scratches heal slowly, and can go bad fast. You could lose your sight if it gets infected. Please please go to an eye doctor tomorrow. Corneal abrasions are nothing to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBMom Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Sounds like a corneal abrasion. You need to get to the dr asap for antibiotics. It might seem minor but you could get an infection and lose your entire eye. Please see an eye dr first thing in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Oh and it doesn't have to be an eye doctor. Any doctor can probably deal with it. I've gone to the ER on a weekend before for this. They just put a little stain in the eye, that doesn't hurt at all, and look at it with a special light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 HEy and the good news. you will probably get in and out quick, ER's don't mess around with eye injuries I should know I have scratched my eye twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I once scratched my husband's cornea (by accident). He said it was quite painful. He did go to the eye doc, but was told it just needs to heal. It did. How odd. Antibiotics to prevent infection are standard out here. If you are not in agony, it may be a subconjunctival hemorrhage. You might google them and have a look to compare. I'm anti-rush to the doctor. Eyes that are hurt HURT. Personally I'd watch it, but of course, that is the off-duty me speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I stuck a mascara wand in my eye once...yow. ER, a stain and antibiotics here as well. I'd go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Get it checked. My son is going through something similar and thank God we took him in. They need to check the pressure in your eye and monitor any blood clots. My son has been on bed rest for one week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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