I have diabetic retinopathy and something hit my eye

 

 

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 11:54
Country
Australia
Age
44
Gender
Male
Did you perform any surgery for the eyes?
No
Do you suffer from pre-existing illnesses in the eye?
No
Do you suffer from any diseases in the body?

Diabetic Mellitus type 1

Do you use any eye drops?
No
Do you use any eye drops?
No

Question

 

 

Hi,

I'm 44 yrs of age, Diabetic type 1. Have diabetic retinopathy.

Have had one of my eyes lazerd. Today I was working out in the paddock with chillies and thought something went into my eye (the eye that hasn't been lazerd).

I washed my eye with water numerous times. When I looked at it the eye white has a clear gel over the bottom half of the white.

Should I be concerned and contact my doctor.?

Thanks

 

Answer

Thanks for your Question

 

 

Conjunctiva is a clear gel like membrane that lies infront of the white part of the eye which is called Sclera. It was a good thing to wash your eyes directly after you felt that something went inside your eyes.

Read more about first aid after eye injuries. Chillies can cause irritation with redness to your eyes and sometimes corneal abrasion can occur.

I advice you to visit an eye doctor if you have:

1- Red Eyes.

2- Blurred vision.

3- Ocular Pain.

4- Excessive Tearing with Discharge.

 

 

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