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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The eye was struck by a ball, fist, object, or fall. Pain, swelling, or vision changes may follow.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Cold compress gently. No rubbing. Call 112 if vision bad or blood in eye.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Swelling, bruising, or the eye difficult to open.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Double vision, floaters, flashes, or sudden vision loss.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A blunt blow can bruise the eye, fracture bones around it, or increase pressure inside the eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Internal bleeding may not be visible immediately.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Have them sit down and avoid rubbing the injured eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply a cold pack wrapped in cloth to the area — not directly on the eyeball.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If they cannot open the eye comfortably, cover both eyes loosely with a clean pad to reduce movement.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask if they see normally out of the injured eye — compare to the other side.
When and how to get professional help.
Vision changes, blood inside the eye, or severe pain always need emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cool, protect, and monitor. Do not examine the eye with tools or remove embedded objects.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if vision is affected, blood is visible in the white or pupil area, or pain is severe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe how the injury happened and current vision status.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply pressure to the eyeball.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give aspirin or ibuprofen if you suspect a serious eye injury — ask medical advice first.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A black eye is always harmless and needs no check
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blunt trauma can cause internal eye damage or fractures even when bruising looks mild.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Missing a serious injury that threatens vision.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Object in eye
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A sharp or embedded object — metal, glass, wood, or tool fragment — is in or penetrating the eye.
Chemical in eye
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A chemical, cleaning product, or irritant has entered a person's eye and they are in pain.
Facial injury
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — The face has significant cuts, swelling, deformity, or pain after a fall, assault, or accident.
Object in nose
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A bead, pea, paper, or toy part is stuck in one nostril causing blockage or bad smell.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Any loss of vision, blood in the eye, or injury from high-speed object needs urgent ophthalmology care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even mild blows can cause delayed problems — seek care if symptoms worsen.