subject: Eye Injuries - What to Look Out For [print this page] A lot of times symptoms from eye injuries only stay present for a couple of days and then they are gone. If the symptoms still exist after a few days, medical help should be sought out. Eye injuries can cause permanent damage to the eye if they are not treated right way. Many people think that if they get a cut on the eye it is not a big deal; however, if it gets infected it can damage eyesight. Doctors use a special drop called fluorescein in the eye to check for injuries. Slit lamps are like microscopes that help eye doctors be able to see the damages more closely. X-rays are less likely to be used because most eye injuries do not require the use of one. Eye injury treatments vary depending on the intensity of the injury. Washing out the eye is common for chemical exposures and most other incidences. The biggest way to prevent getting eye injuries is to wear safety goggles when needed and not to rub your eyes.
