Eye injury is a dangerous phenomenon that can lead to sad consequences, including blindness. If it happened to you, do not postpone a visit to the optometrist. Go to his appointment. Only he can prescribe the correct treatment and prescribe special eye drops for eye injury. About what they can be, read further in the article.
Types of eye orbit injuries
The most common type is getting a foreign particle into the eye, such as a small speck. Such an injury can happen at any time, it is impossible to protect the organs of vision from it. Even glasses don't help sometimes. Other types of injury:
- getting caustic fumes from alkalis or chemical reagents on the protein shell of the eye - chemical;
- burn of the cornea with any hot or too cold objects - thermal;
- damage to the eye due to radiation waves or bright flashes (for example, from a camera) - radiation;
- damage to the corneaa severe bruise or blow to the eye - mechanical.
Mixed type injuries also often occur: thermoradiation or thermochemical.
First aid for eye injury
First of all, you need to put drops in your eyes in case of injury. You can use: "Albucid" (20% solution), "Levomycetin" (0.25%) or "Vitabact" (0.05%). The use of these medicines will not help get rid of the problem, but it will allow you to safely get to the emergency room, where the victim will already be provided with qualified assistance.
If the injury occurred due to a foreign body entering the eye, it is impossible to take any independent actions to remove it. In case of a bruise, ice from the refrigerator, wrapped in polyethylene and a clean cloth, should be applied to the affected area. The same can be done with a thermal burn. Only in this case it would be nice to use an antibacterial ointment as well. In case of a chemical burn, the eyes should be rinsed as thoroughly as possible with running water. Before this, it is desirable to remove all particles of a toxic substance from the face. In any case, it is strictly prohibited:
- rubbing your eyes or touching them with dirty hands;
- use cotton instead of gauze (unless there is bleeding!);
- cleanse a penetrating wound;
- bury the first eye drops that come to hand after an eye injury.
To prevent complications after an eye injury, it is important to carry out any first aid actions,after washing your hands and treating them with an antiseptic solution.
Types of eye drops
After providing first aid to the victim, it is recommended to take him to the optometrist on the same day or the next. If you yourself are hurt, you can do it yourself. The doctor, taking into account the nature of the damage and the indications of the studies performed, will prescribe different types of drops for eye injury. What to drip, only he can decide. But you should know that there are several types of such drugs:
- antimicrobial - they are designed to help fight various infections;
- anti-inflammatory - help get rid of non-infectious lesions of the organs of vision and their appendages;
- pain-relieving eye drops for trauma - designed to alleviate the condition of the victim before the hospital, have a short-term effect;
- anti-allergic - respectively, designed for the prevention and inflammation of allergies;
- "artificial tears", that is, moisturizing drops - allow you to get rid of the feeling of dryness and burning in the organs of vision.
We will not describe absolutely all medicines. Let's name the drops that are most often used in case of eye injury.
Antibacterial agent "Tobropt"
This is a colorless solution containing the active ingredient tobramycin, as well as auxiliary components: sulfuric and boric acid, anhydrous sodium sulfate, tyloxapol. Issued ina special dropper bottle, sold together with instructions. It is prescribed for conjunctivitis, blepharitis, endophthalmitis, dicryocystitis, as well as complications after surgery in ophthalmology. Doctors recommend instilling 1 drop every 4 hours. With exacerbation of infectious processes, the number of instillations is allowed to be slightly increased.
Hylozar-Komod Moisturizing Drops
If you have a mechanical eye injury, Khilozar-Komod drops can be a real salvation. They are available in a plastic 10 ml bottle. They contain, among other things, hyaluronic acid, which can reliably protect the organs of vision from irritation, dryness, and fatigue. Dexapanthenol, also included in the composition, helps to moisturize the cornea. The drug consists only of natural ingredients, so it can be used without interruption for a long time. It is recommended to instill no more than 10 drops per day.
Painkiller drops "Naklof"
If you ask the doctor about which drops in case of an eye injury can be dripped as painkillers, he will definitely call "Naklof" containing diclofenac. This drug is prescribed for the treatment of various inflammations and cystoid macular edema, as well as a prophylactic after operations. It is also recommended for use in non-penetrating injuries of the apple of the eye and post-traumatic inflammation.
Antimicrobial drops "Okomistin"
These drops can be used for corneal injury, as they are excellentdo what they should, namely, prevent the occurrence of various complications and inflammatory processes. Recommended for use in chemical and thermal burns of the organs of vision, acute and chronic conjunctivitis, lesions of the mucous membranes of chlamydia, viruses and bacteria. The number of drops, the treatment regimen and the duration of therapy in this case can only be indicated by your attending ophthalmologist.
Drops "Oftan Dexamethasone"
This is an antiallergic drug based on dexamethasone and is a colorless solution. It is prescribed for non-purulent forms of conjunctivitis and blepharitis, scleritis, uveitis of various origins, choroiditis and allergic eye diseases (for example, keratoconjunctivitis). Produced in pharmacies by prescription only. Mode of application: 1-2 drops every 1-2 hours during exacerbations and 1-2 drops 3-5 times a day after their reduction. It is recommended to bury in the conjunctival sac. The duration of treatment is no more than 3 weeks.
Drops from thermal burns "Balarpan"
These drops are designed to restore the structure of the cornea and its rapid healing. Can be used for conjunctivitis, scleral wounds, various eye burns, keratitis, senile dry eye syndrome. And also as a prophylactic for allergic photophobia, to get used to new lenses, to prevent serious changes in the cornea. They can also reliably protect your eyes from dryness and irritation whenlong work at the computer or watching TV, constant driving. The exact dosage and course of treatment should be agreed with the doctor.
Drops for eye injury and hemorrhage "Visin"
If the eyes are tired and bloodshot, you can use the drug "Vizin". It relieves inflammation well and allows you to quickly eliminate any irritants that were responsible for the occurrence of hemorrhage. You can drip 1-2 drops every 3-4 hours. It is worth noting that the drug contains only natural ingredients and is available in a pharmacy without a prescription.
What other remedies can be used?
In addition to those indicated, the following drops can also be used in case of injury to the eye membrane:
- "Gentamicin" is used with extreme caution, since if the dosage is not observed, it can cause the development of a fungus of the lacrimal canal;
- "Alkain" contains proxymethocaine, suitable for quick anesthesia of the eyeball when removing foreign particles from it;
- "Prenacid" - drops from Italy, help with allergies and inflammatory processes, are dispensed exclusively by prescription;
- "Katharine" slows down or even prevents the development of cataracts.
It is not possible to choose which drops to use in case of an eye injury. Doctor's consultation needed!
How to properly instill eye drops?
Despite the fact that all the droplets have a different effect,they all use the same principle. The procedure is as follows:
- Rinse eyes with running water and remove lenses if you wear them.
- Disinfect your hands. The best way to do this is by washing them and treating them with an antiseptic gel ("Order", for example).
- Take the bottle, open the cap in the right direction (indicated in the instructions).
- Tip your head back (you can just lie on the sofa or bed).
- Slightly pull the lower eyelid (while looking up).
- Drip a few drops of the drug in the corner of the eye, near the bridge of the nose.
- Close your eyes and lie down for 5 minutes for best results.
Please note that when instilling drops with the tip of the bottle, it is better not to touch the eyelashes, upper eyelid and skin.
Drug reviews
Judging by the reviews of people, all the droplets indicated in this article really work. Many people most often use Vizin to relieve fatigue, they say that these drops help with an injury to the cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye. But in any case, we recommend not to forget that you cannot prescribe medicines for yourself. This should be done by a doctor! Since drops, like any other drugs, have their own contraindications. Stay he althy!
