(3)
Treatment. Included are the following:
(a) Apply cold packs.
(b) Reassure the patient.
c. Anterior Chamber Hemorrhage (Hyphema).
(1) Description. Hyphema is hemorrhage into the anterior chamber of the
eye. The most common cause is bleeding from the iris blood vessel. Other causes
include irritation, infection, inflammation, trauma, tumors, or increased intraocular
pressure.
(2)
Signs/symptoms. Included are:
(a) Fluid level visible with the patient seated.
(b) Blurred vision.
(3) Treatment. Treatment consists of absolute bed rest with the body
elevated at a 45 degree angle for four to five days. Place a binocular patch over the
patient's eyes so that he will not move his eyes. Give analgesics for pain, and evacuate
the patient. DO NOT put any medication in the eye.
d. Superficial Foreign Body.
(1) Description. Foreign bodies in the cornea make up about 25 percent of
all eye injuries. These injuries are usually not extensive.
(2)
Symptoms. Included are the following:
(a) Discomfort.
(b) Blurred vision.
(c)
Sensitivity to light.
(3)
Signs.
(a) Increased tearing.
(b) Redness.
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