Corneal Flash Burns (cont.)
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- Corneal Flash Burns Overview
- Corneal Flash Burns Causes
- Corneal Flash Burns Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Corneal Flash Burns Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Corneal Flash Burns Causes
Radiation damage to the cornea leading to a flash burn can be caused by ultraviolet light from various sources:
- sunlamp in tanning salon
- reflection of the sun off the snow at high elevation (snow blindness)
- photographer's flood lamp
- lightning that strikes close to you
- halogen lamp
- welding torch
- direct sunlight
- solar eclipse
- reflection of sunlight off water
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UV light is the most common cause of radiation injury to the eye. The cornea absorbs most UV radiation.
