2007-07-21 14:05:42 · 19 answers · asked by rachielou26 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I had heard from a town folklord that you if you rub vinegar in a scratched eye, it makes it worse. So I would advise against putting vinegar in it.
2007-07-21 14:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Baby Scratched My Eye
2017-01-15 06:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by hindelang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The membrane covering the eye has been damaged. Usually it is insignificant and will repair itself in a few days. The irritation is as a result of the injury. Try not to poke at it or rub it. This will only further inflame the area.
If it is really annoying try covering your eye with a pad and lying down with your eyes closed. The eyes natural secretions will provide relief.
If in a few days it is still causing your pain or irritation book in and see your GP.
2007-07-21 17:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To help relieve the pain you can close your eye, and place a cold washcloth (compress) or A piece of cucumber from the fridge over your eye. Lie down with this for about 10-15 min. Wear an eye patch to keep the light out as this lets the eye relaxed apply lubricating medication for the eyes (artificial tears) from chemist.
antibiotic ointment for the eye from doctor,
2007-07-21 14:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by kevinmccleanblack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife had the exact same thing happen with my at the time 3 year old daughter, my wife has a very high pain tolerance but was in agony ,she went to the doctor and found out her eye was scratched but unfortunately it has to heel its self painkillers are the only answer I can give you ,if its any consolation it shouldn't last to long .
2007-07-21 16:03:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to A+E and get it checked out. It is usually dealt with by using a local anaesthetic, together with antibiotic eye drops. Sometimes the eyelid is taped down to reduce movement which delays healing of the cornea.
2007-07-21 21:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to put a wet cloth on your eye to keep it moistened until its done healing. Or if you have saline drops you could use a couple drops to keep your eyes moistened. The worst thing to have is a dry eye when you have a scratch. Just do your best to keep it wet. Hope I helped!!!
2007-07-21 14:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it clean (warm washcloth swab often or eyedrops) even though it's probably watering like crazy. Keep it covered (patch or large bandage) and keep it closed. It hurts like hell I know, makes your nose run too I bet! I scratch mine more than I'd like, usually by next day it's better, sore, but better. If you can keep it covered at least 24 hours you should be fine. Sunglasses are a must too!
2007-07-21 16:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by dad of four 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I scratched mine the only relief I could find was to wash it in cold water. It will bug you for a few days. Eyes heal quick.
2007-07-21 14:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by runner1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can try a commercial eye drop solution, saline or something for "irritated eyes".
You might also try "palming" your eye; close it, and gently press the eyelid with your palm for about five seconds.
Otherwise, give it a day or two to heal on its own.
2007-07-21 14:11:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋