Corneal Flash Burns |
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DESCRIPTION
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If your eye is not protected, your cornea (the clear layer covering the eyeball) can be burned by a powerful light. Mild flash burns heal in a few days. There usually is no lasting eye damage.
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CAUSES
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Welding arcs, sun lamps, and even reflected sunlight can sometimes burn the eye.
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SYMPTOMS
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Typically, you'll experience pain, swelling, and blurred vision.
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CARE
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The doctor may prescribe antibiotics for infection and eye patches to ease pain and speed healing. You may also need pain medication.
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