Wilderness: Eye Injuries

• Eye Injuries Overview
• Eye Injury Symptoms
• Eye Injuries Treatment
• When to Seek Medical Care
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Eye Injuries Overview

A variety of eye injuries are possible including the following:

• Abrasions and foreign bodies (various particles such as dust or sand) in the eye are very common.


• Chemical burns to the eye may result in loss of vision unless treated promptly.


• Rupture of the globe of the eye is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.