Blunt eye trauma

[Billyclyde]

Thanks for taking my question.  A tree limb hit me in the eye this afternoon and five hours later my vision is blurry in that eye.  I don't see any bleeding in the cornea but the whites are very red.  I have used OTC eye drops (three doses) and an ice pack.  Then I tried a warm compress.  The blurring and mild pain continue.  Is there immeidiate danger.  Should I see an ophthalmologist?  Can it wait will Monday? (It is Saturday night)

I appreciate your help.


This discussion is related to Serious Blunt Trauma to Eye from Tennis Ball.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[Billyclyde]

Dr. Hagan. . .

Thanks.  It's a little better Sunday morning but I will call my opthalmologist this morning.

BC

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Call an ophthalmologist Sunday AM, especially if its worse. Trees and plants can cause serious eye infections.

JCH IIIMD