Post-Surgery & Ocular Trauma: recovery and care
Eye injuries account for 10–15% of all eye diseases, with an incidence of over 55 million cases per year worldwide. It is estimated that 19 million people suffer from blindness in one eye due to ocular trauma, making them one of the leading causes of vision loss.
What types of eye injuries are there?
Depending on the depth of the lesions, eye injuries are divided into:
- Closed globe injuries: contusions, burns, or superficial lacerations
- Open globe injuries: penetrating or perforating wounds and lacerations, presence of foreign bodies
What are the consequences of eye injuries?
Eye injuries can cause eyeball laceration, cataracts, vitreous detachment, glaucoma, hyphema, hemorrhages, and damage to the iris or retina.
How are eye injuries treated?
Treatments range from surgery to the use of antibiotics, and even substances that promote the recovery of affected structures. Even in the post-surgical phase, it is crucial to support the healing of the ocular surface.
The role of artificial tears in recovery
Artificial tears are an important aid not only in the management of dry eye but also as adjuncts in the treatment of eye injuries such as abrasions, burns, and foreign bodies, and in the management of infections and inflammations. Their use can reduce healing times and promote a return to daily life after trauma.
Ocular lubricants containing hyaluronic acid, in particular, reduce inflammation, protect the cornea from ultraviolet light damage, and help reduce the sensation of pain associated with trauma.