Injury or Poisoning
eye injury
eye in·ju·ry [ ahy in-juh-ree ]
Subclass of:
Facial Injuries;
Disorder of eye
Definitions related to eye injuries:
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Damage or trauma inflicted to the eye by external means. The concept includes both surface injuries and intraocular injuries.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, you may need protection. The most common type of injury happens when something irritates the outer surface of your eye. Certain jobs such as industrial jobs or hobbies such as carpentry make this type of injury more likely. It's also more likely if you wear contact lenses. Chemicals or heat can burn your eyes. With chemicals, the pain may cause you to close your eyes. This traps the irritant next to the eye and may cause more damage. You should wash out your eye right away while you wait for medical help.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The structure of the face and eyes is well suited for protecting the eyes from injury. The eyeball is set into the orbit, a socket surrounded by a strong, bony ridge. The eyelids close quickly to form a barrier to foreign objects, and the eye can at times tolerate minor impact without damage.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Refers to any injury to the eye. The injury may have been due to mechanical trauma (blunt or penetrating), chemical agents, or radiation (ultraviolet or ionizing).Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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