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Eye Injury

Eye injuries are acknowledged as a medical emergency in children which requires immediate medical intervention. Sports injuries and injuries from chemicals, toys, and fingernails are the most common causes of eye injuries. Corneal abrasions, hyphema, bruising, chemical burns, foreign bodies, orbital fractures, and eyelid lacerations are the types of eye injuries.

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How many days will it take to open my eye after eye surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, I met with an accident and glass went inside my eyes. I got stitches inside the eye and on my eyelashes. I am not still able to open my eye after five days. My vision is clear. X-ray and CT scan reports are also normal. After how many days will I be able to open my eye?  Read Full »


Dr. David J. Mathew

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have described, you have undergone suturing inside your eye, which means that you had a corneal or conjunctival injury. Your treating ophthalmologist will remove the sutures when adequate healing has taken place. As long as the sutures are there you will h...  Read Full »

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