How to treat a scratched eye?

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve scratched your eye and it feels like sandpaper is stuck in there. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there – well, except for maybe those cyborgs who never blink. We know how painful and uncomfortable it can be, but fear not! We have compiled some practical tips on how to treat a scratched eye.

What Causes a Scratched Eye?

Before diving into treatments, let’s understand what leads to scratching of the eyes. In most cases, foreign particles entering the eyes or rubbing them with sharp edges objects cause harm to our cornea or conjunctiva creating irritation leading to scratches on our eyeballs.

Even if it seems harmless at first glance (no pun intended), a scratch on the cornea can escalate quickly and cause severe pain, redness in the affected area as well as light sensitivity.

Here’s an essential tip before we proceed with treatment- avoid rolling your eyes when someone cracks jokes about “having eyes full of stars.” It might result in tiny dust particles getting into them.

Symptoms of Scratch Eye

Knowing when you hurt yourself worse than usual is crucial. Here are symptoms that should bring warning bells ringing so that immediate treatment may prevent further damage;

1)Sharp stinging sensation after rubbing your eye
2)Light sensitivity
3)Eye tearing up more often
4)Reddening where injured occurred
5)Blurry vision

Scratching injuries could require something more serious like over-the-counter medication or even surgery by an ophthalmologist.

Now let’s get down to treating that scratch!

At-Home Remedies for Mild Cases:

First things first if symptoms seem manageable without becoming bionic people by replacing lost parts from now onwards here beside-some home remedies used for mild cases will do just fine;

1.Cold Compress

Use a cold compress, such as a wet washcloth that has been refrigerated or frozen for 15 minutes before placing it on your eye. This remedy will become icing on the cake when combined with our following home remedies.

2.Flushing Out Irritants

Rinse out gunk in eyes using saline solution prepared with sterilized material to remove any harmful agents embedded around scratched cornea and reduce inflammation.

Make Sterile Saline Solution at Home,

Ingredients needed;

1 teaspoon salt
1 cup distilled water

Combine both materials and pour them into a clean jar or bottle, shake it until everything is mixed evenly.

Tip: Refrain from letting hair fall onto your face while doing this

Afterwards take some eyebaths by pouring lukewarm water over one eye repeatedly; liquids help flush irritants from the affected area!

If You Don’t Have Distilled Water ;

You can boil tap water then let cool down itself till there are no traces of heat left behind.

3.Avoid Rubbing Your Eye

As constructive advice avoid unnecessarily rubbing the affected area because grubby hands might contain harmful substances too.

Folks take note: Avoid scratching eyes againm even though it feels like heaven for those few seconds.

When To Call At The Doctor’s Office

We’re getting serious now – if you notice any symptoms growing worse, do not hesitate to seek medical attention immediately! Here are signs pointing towards potential need abovementioned:

● Severe pain that does not alleviate after trying these self-care tips
● Vision problems such as blurry sight resulting from scratches largely affecting central partsof patient’s corneas.
● Redness appearing inside & outside areas related directly/indirectly involving injury parts
● Discharge coming out (e.g., pus-like fluid)

While waiting for an appointment try these potentially sanity-saving kick-starts;

4. Eye Patches

Note: Avoid patches if liquid is leaking out

Applying an adhesive patch over the infected area while sleeping at night to prevent bacteria from entering and inflicting re-injury as we rub our eyes inadvertently can help recovery.

One item of advice before moving on – Do not use Jolly Rogers inspired pirate designs; they’re too distracting!

5.Preventive Measures

Here are some necessary measures one can take to avoid scratching your eyes in general-

1) Wear protective glasses when playing sports or working with tools.
2) Never touch eyeballs with grimy hands
3) Get regular eye checkups.

And there you have it, folks! These remedies should provide relief for a scratched eye but remember that prevention is always better than cure!

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