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It is easy to accidentally injure the cornea of our eyes. This can be caused by an accidental injury caused by a branch, sheet of paper, plant leaves, or a small child's fingernail hitting our eyes, but even our hands can slip while using eyeliner. In the event of an injury, be sure to consult a doctor, since if the cornea has been scratched, antibiotic treatment is essential in order to avoid infection, as well as the use of artificial tear gel or artificial tear drops to help the cornea heal.

Injuries to the eyelids require surgical care if they are deeper than a superficial scratch. This can affect only the skin of the eyelid or eyebrows, but it can spread deeper, into the muscle layer or even into the bone. In such cases, the wound must be closed in layers after proper wound cleaning. If the part of the eyelid involved in the covering of the eyeball is damaged, the restoration task is more complex. The eyelids consist of a front plate consisting of skin and muscle layers, and a back plate consisting of a ciliary skeleton and the conjunctiva that covers it from the inside, in the part that protects the eyeball. The exact fusion of all layers is necessary so that after the restoration the eyelid functions properly, protects the eyeball, does not damage the surface of the eye and does not develop tears.

If the lower tear duct is also damaged in the inner corner of the eye (often occurs during a dog bite), efforts must be made to reconcile the torn parts of the tear duct, otherwise the result of the damage will be constant tearing. If possible, this intervention should be performed within 48 hours, if possible, by implanting a silicone tube, which will be removed after 3 months. The upper tear duct drains less than a third of the tear, so its restoration is not routinely performed. Even after reconstruction performed according to the rules of the profession, scarring may remain, which may cause tears.

If you have noticed similar changes, book an appointment and visit our ophthalmologists!