What Causes Eye Trauma?
There are many everyday situations where eye injuries can occur:
Blunt trauma: Caused by a sudden impact from a ball, fist, fall, or car accident. It can lead to black eye, internal bleeding (hyphema), or retinal detachment.
Sharp object injuries: Nails, scissors, glass, or even fingernails can cut or puncture the eye, risking infections and permanent damage.
Chemical exposure: Accidental splashes of cleaning agents, acids, or industrial chemicals can burn the eye surface and lead to vision loss if not treated immediately.
Foreign bodies: Tiny particles like dust, sand, or metal fragments can enter the eye during construction, grinding, or outdoor activities, causing irritation, ulcers, or infections.
Radiation and UV exposure: Welding without eye protection can cause photokeratitis, a painful burn of the eye surface (“welder’s flash”). Looking at the sun or pointing lasers at the eyes can damage the retina.
Thermal burns: Hot oil, firecrackers, or steam can cause eyelid burns and corneal damage.
Sports injuries: Ball and racket sports such as cricket, badminton and football can cause eye injuries, especially in children and young adults. Protective eyewear lowers the risk.
Why Eye Injuries Need Prompt Care
Even a small injury can sometimes cause infection, scarring, glaucoma, cataract or loss of vision. An injury that seems minor can still cause damage inside the eye, so have any eye injury checked by an eye doctor promptly.
When to go to an emergency department
Go to the nearest emergency department straight away, or call 108 or 112, if a chemical has got into the eye, something sharp has cut or pierced the eye, something is stuck in the eye, something hit the eye at high speed, or after a blow you have any change in vision, severe pain, light sensitivity, nausea or vomiting, or blood or pus from the eye. Do not drive yourself.
First aid while you get help
For a chemical splash, hold the eye open and rinse it gently with plenty of clean, cool running water for at least 20 minutes, and keep rinsing on the way to help if you can. Take the chemical container with you. Do not rub or press on an injured eye, and do not try to remove anything that is stuck in or has pierced the eye.
How Chetna Hospital Can Help
The eye care (ophthalmology) department at Chetna Hospital examines and treats eye injuries, from scratches on the cornea to injuries inside the eye, and gives advice on preventing them.
Prevent Eye Injuries – Here’s How:
Always wear protective eyewear during sports, construction work, or when handling chemicals.
Keep sharp objects out of reach of children.
Use UV protection glasses while outdoors or working under intense light.
If dust or grit gets in, do not rub. Blink and rinse gently with clean water, and get help if it does not clear.
Eye trauma can happen anytime—during sports, at work, or even at home. Blunt hits, sharp objects, or chemicals can seriously damage your vision. Know the causes, use protective eyewear, and get any eye injury checked promptly. For emergencies, go to the nearest emergency department or call 108 or 112.
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General health information, not a diagnosis. Reviewed and updated by Chetna Hospital’s content team with the help of AI writing tools, November 2026.
