Eye Injury - After Treatment

Whether you have had treatment for your eye injury in the hospital, at your GP, or in a nurse's appointment, follow up care is essential for the injury to heal. (Beaumont Hospital 2010). The following are some Do's and Don'ts:


Do Not

• Rub or touch your eyes. Doing so will increase the risk of infection
• Drive with an eye pad on as your vision will be distorted
• Use contact lens, until your injury heals
• Operate machinery until the eye heals

Do

• Apply eye ointment or drops as prescribed by the doctor
• Wash hands thoroughly before applying eye drops/ointment
• Keep your eye covered with a pad as shown by the nurse
• Keep further appointments for follow up
• Wear dark glasses during the day. This will reduce glare
• Return to the medical professional you have seen for the treatment if your vision deteriorates further or if you have increasing pain, redness or swelling of the eyes

References

Beaumont Hospital. 2010. Eye Injury Card. Beaumont Hospital: Accident and Emergency.