b'Eye InjuryChapterThe eye is extremely delicate and susceptible to any type of injury. Penetrating or blunt forces such as an impact from large objects, flying particles, squash ball or an assault can result in serious and often permanent injury.Ruptured blood vessels, fracture of the eye socket, loss of sight or loss of the eye itself can occur. Even superficial grazes to the cornea (the vascular transparent fibrous membrane at the front of the eyeball) can lead to scarring or infection.All eye injuries are potentially serious because of the risk of damage to eye sight.Foreign Object in the EyeForeign objects in the eye are particularly uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.How to Manage Sit the patient and examine the injured eye. f a small foreign object is visible, it can be gently removed using a damp tissue.I f unsuccessful, ask the patient to blink several times in an attempt to wash the object out with Itears. f unsuccessful, gentle flushing of the eye may wash the object out. Tilt the patients head Itowards the injured side and pour a steady stream of clean water or saline solution across the injured eye.If still unsuccessful or the object can not be seen, cover the eye and seek medical advice. WHAT NOT TO DO:Do not attempt to remove foreign bodies that are over the pupil of the eye.Do not use eye drops unless prescribed by a doctor.Do not push objects around the surface of the eye.Do not allow the patient to rub the eye as this can cause further injury.172 Eye Injuries'