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Normal Plastic ball directly hit on eye.

2020-08-23 14:02:45
Today evening my brother was playing cricket on floor and the plastic ball directly hit on his left eye from the batsman side while he was doing bowling.. Just after the incident he washed his whole face with cold water and now currently he has covered his left eye with ice cloth... No problem in vision... Little swelling in face also.. please se the attached photos... Little pain too.. Please tell me what do next.. any eye drop or medicine... Eye is fully red.. please respond.. I am too worried... Thank you doctor
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Good morning! Though there is no vision problem it is advisable to have a in person consultation as injury with a ball can cause damage to any of the seven rings of the eye. Therefore IN PERSON consultation is a must.

Answered2020-08-24 05:18:45

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Needs eye check up.

Answered2020-08-24 04:54:28

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He need a consultation and eye examination properly with ophthalmologist. Sometime, these blunt trauma/injury can cause internal inflammation/swelling a thorough examination will help him
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Have a consultation with ophthalmologist, then there is nothing to worry
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Do not apply eyedrops from over the counter

Answered2020-08-23 14:31:26

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Hi..he needs a proper check up ..will not be possible to advise without that.
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kindly see an Eye specialist

Answered2020-08-24 01:51:31

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