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Injuries and Blindness After an Accident
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 2.4 million eye injuries occur each year. Whether these serious injuries lead to a corneal abrasion or blindness, they can be life-altering, painful, and costly to treat.
If you’ve experienced any type of eye injury that was the result of someone else’s negligence, it is in your best interest to consult the experienced Ohio eye injury lawyers at Kisling, Nestico & Redick. We’ll evaluate the details of your case and may be able to help you recover compensation through a personal injury claim.
Call us today at 1-800-HURT-NOW, or contact us for a free consultation.
Causes of Eye Injuries
There are a wide variety of events that can lead to eye injuries. Some of the most common causes of eye injuries we see here at Kisling, Nestico & Redick include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home negligence
- Defective products
Common Eye Injuries from Accidents
The eyelid, cornea, iris, lens, and conjunctiva are all important structures situated in the front of the eyes. All of these can be injured by a penetrating object or foreign body.
The Most Common Eye Injuries
- Corneal abrasions- Corneal abrasions are scratches or cuts to the surface of the cornea, which is the clear part of the front of the eye.
- Hyphema- Blood in the front chamber of the eye is known as hyphema.
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage- This occurs when a blood vessel breaks open in the white area of the eye.
Behind-the-Eye Injuries
The retina and optic nerve are structures that are found in the back of the eye. Common injuries to the back of the eye include:
- Traumatic iritis- Traumatic iritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the colored part of the eye.
- Detached retina- When the retina separates from the back of the eye, a surgical procedure is required.
Other Eye Injuries/Damage
- Orbital fracture- A traumatic injury to the bone of the eye socket and is almost always the result of blunt force trauma to the eye.
- Black eye- An injury to the head or face that can lead to bruising.
- Chemical Exposure Chemicals, fumes and other irritants can burn or damage the eye, leading to vision loss.
- Foreign Object Injury When something lodges in the eye, vision problems and eye pain can result. The most common foreign objects in the eye include dirt or debris, sawdust, or shattered glass from a car accident.
