Suggest Remedy For Pain In Eye And Blurred Vision After Injury

Posted on Sun, 26 Apr 2015

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Sun, 26 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : i was struck on the eye by a flying branch while operating a chainsaw. i was cut around the eye but not the eye itself, 3 days later now my eye still hurts to rotate it, my vision is still blurred, my pupil remains dilated, i started covering my eye with a patch.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

I think at this point since you still have symptoms associated with this injury that it is in your best interest to visit with your local ophthalmologist for a good physical examination to determine if you have a specific injury involving the eye.

this may be something that might go away slowly with gentle care but I think it is important that you see the doctor so that he can perform an exam and look at your eye with specific instruments that might tell us if you need some type of intervention.

I think you should try to make this appointmentas soon as possible.

Again since you still have symptoms I would try to be seen as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (21 minutes later)

I live on a ranch and the outside chores never end. Can I be active & continue to work or should I be laying low & being inactive.?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I would take it easy until this is evaluated.

Would recommed you goto urgent care or ER now if possible.

Dr G

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar