You have been treated for a foreign body on the eye. You have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions will aid your recovery.
The doctor or nurse has removed a piece of foreign material (eg, metal or wood) from the front of your eye.
- Although most of these injuries heal up completely, there are several things you should bear in mind:
- Although the eye may be comfortable on your leaving the hospital, it may become uncomfortable again in about 30 minutes, when the anaesthetic drops wear off. Use the treatment prescribed for you.
- Normally the eye should heal up and become comfortable again in about 24 hours. It is not generally necessary to see you again, but you should return after this time if the eye seems to be getting increasingly red or sore or the vision more blurred.
- When necessary, protect your eyes with some form of goggles. This is essential when hammering or grinding etc.
- Should the foreign eye body be iron or steel, you may have a rust deposit on your cornea. This will require removal at QAH EEC in 2 days time.
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Monday–Friday: 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am–12:45 pm
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