Chemical Eye Burns
Chemical Eye Burn OverviewChemical exposure to any part of the eye or eyelid may result in a chemical eye burn. Chemical burns represent a small percentage of eye injuries. Some burns to the face involve at least one eye. Although many burns result in only minor discomfort, every chemical exposure or burn should be taken seriously. Permanent damage is possible and can be blinding and life-altering. The severity of a burn depends on what substance caused it, how long the substance had contact with the eye, and how the injury is treated. Damage is usually limited to the front segment of the eye, including the cornea, (the clear front surface of the eye responsible for good vision, which is most frequently affected), the conjunctiva (the layer covering the white part of the eye), and occasionally the internal eye structures of the eye, including the lens. Burns that penetrate deeper than the cornea are the most severe, often causing cataracts and glaucoma Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/31/2015
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Burns to the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, and eyelid are considered ocular burns.
