Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Eye Care Community
This patient support community is for discussions relating to eye care, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, eye infections, misaligned eyes, intra-ocular implants, refractive surgery (LASIK and CK), glasses, contact lenses, amblyopia, eye injuries, dry eyes, ocular allergy, eye pain and discomfort, pediatric eye disorders, eyelid and tearduct surgery, poor eyesight, and eye surgery.
scratched eye
by bean82597, Mar 25, 2008 11:59AM
Hi-
About a month or so ago, I flipped one of my car keys into my eye, scratching it. I have had no vision problems, it was slightly red, but otherwise, it was fine.
Over the last couple of weeks, I wake in the middle of the night, and if I try to open that eye, the pain is too much--it's like there is a particle in it. I can open it slowly. During the day it's fine, but the past couple days, it's gotten worse. I can feel something all the time, and it has been tearing up today. I need to see a dr., but does it sound like an infection? Why it wasn't really irritated like this initially is my concern. Why only now is it bothering me? Thanks.
About a month or so ago, I flipped one of my car keys into my eye, scratching it. I have had no vision problems, it was slightly red, but otherwise, it was fine.
Over the last couple of weeks, I wake in the middle of the night, and if I try to open that eye, the pain is too much--it's like there is a particle in it. I can open it slowly. During the day it's fine, but the past couple days, it's gotten worse. I can feel something all the time, and it has been tearing up today. I need to see a dr., but does it sound like an infection? Why it wasn't really irritated like this initially is my concern. Why only now is it bothering me? Thanks.
Post Comment
JCH III MD