Healthy Living Emergency 101 December 1997 - Eye Safety December 1997 Eye Safety Pain, bleeding and swelling of the eye are all reasons to seek medical attention. Pain, bleeding and swelling of the eye are all reasons to seek medical attention. A puncture wound, a severe blow, a sharp foreign body in the eye, laceration of the eyelid or chemical burn are all reasons to seek immediate medical care. To avoid injury, practice good eye safety.
Many eye injuries result from car accidents.
With some types of injuries, squeezing or rubbing the eye can do serious damage. Taking the patient to an emergency department or opthamologist's office is the safest option. Should you injure your eye, Health Alliance emergency departments can help you. No matter what part of town you live in, The Christ Hospital, The University Hospital, The St. Luke Hospitals and The Jewish Hospital are nearby and ready to care for you . Copyright 1999 The Health Alliance.