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What Causes Bloodshot Eyes After An Eye Injury In A Child?

Hi my 7 yo daughter was hit in the eye by a soccer ball 7 hours ago. Her eye is bloodshot and she says things look foggy. Is this normal? How long does it generally take for vision to clear? Or should I take her to a doctor right away? She s not complaining of pain. And there is no bruising around the eye at this point. Thank you
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Hi,
Any blunt injury on eye should never be neglected.
This injury might cause some injury to eye ball, lens, cornea or even retina.
It might produce corneal ulcer or traumatic cataract in future.
It is advisable to consult ophthalmologist to rule out any internal eye injury.
Meanwhile put antibiotic eye drops 2-3 hourly.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Bloodshot Eyes After An Eye Injury In A Child?

Hi, Any blunt injury on eye should never be neglected. This injury might cause some injury to eye ball, lens, cornea or even retina. It might produce corneal ulcer or traumatic cataract in future. It is advisable to consult ophthalmologist to rule out any internal eye injury. Meanwhile put antibiotic eye drops 2-3 hourly. Ok and take care.