A burn of the eyes with a quartz lamp can be obtained with independent inept use. The degree of burn is affected by the number and power of lamps, as well as the duration of exposure to the organs of vision. In this situation, immediate assistance is required, but this must be done carefully and according to the rules. Everyone who works with this device needs to know what to do in case of eye burn with a quartz lamp.
Causes
Injury of this kind is most often received by those who neglect the rules of its operation. Namely, in the case of:
- long as well as close stay near a radiation source;
- hypersensitivity of the body;
- high power radiation.
Symptoms of an eye burn with a quartz lamp depend on the degree of damage. The severity of the injury determines the depth of tissue damage: retina, cornea, eyelid, conjunctiva and other things.
Mild lesion
If a person has a minor lesion with a quartz lamp, then signs such as:
- slight swelling;
- mild pain
- slight redness and swelling;
- decreased vision;
- photophobia.
In this case, conjunctivitis has a separate manifestation. Such a burn occurs when a person for a very short time looked at the lamp or was facing it. If eyes are closed, the eyelids get burned. Its symptoms appear a couple of hours after contact with a quartz lamp. If you look at it quickly, you can get a conjunctival burn. Signs of a slight burn of the eyes with a quartz lamp disappear after a few days. One of the indicators of a quartz burn of the cornea is tearing.
Average degree of damage
An average degree of damage occurs if you look at a quartz lamp for a rather long time. In this case, significant damage to the surface structures and the cornea occurs. It is noted that in such a situation, the eyes reflexively close. Symptoms of an eye burn with a medium quartz lamp include:
- sharp pain;
- burning;
- cut;
- redness of the eyeball;
- a feeling of sand in the eyes;
- difficulties associated with opening the eyelids.
Severe and very severe lesion
An eye burn with a quartz lamp of this degree can be obtained by looking at the quartz lamp for several minutes and at close range. Such cases are quite rare. The eye takes on a bright red hue. It is impossible to open. A person feels unbearable pain. In the region of the eyelids, yellow and dark gray crusts form, severe swelling. The appearance of bubbles that are filled with liquid contents is noted. The painful process is accompanied by abundant secretion of tears, as well as increased sensitivity to any lighting.
The most severe degree of damage occurs extremely rarely and under unforeseen circumstances. It is characterized by severe damage to the organs of vision, the skin of the eyelids, sclera, conjunctiva and cornea die off. The latter becomes so muddy that it resembles porcelain. As soon as necrotic tissue leaves, ulcers are exposed. After they heal, scars are formed that shorten and deform the mucous membrane. Often, as a result, a person completely loses sight. Damage to the eyes with a quartz lamp is similar to the injury received by the organs of vision during welding.
First aid
In case of damage to the organs of vision, it is necessary to immediately provide first aid, regardless of the severity of the burn. Properly and on time, the actions taken will help prevent the development of complications, return the perception of light and concentration. First aid for eye burns with a quartz lamp is the need to stop the exposure to a radiation source.
The injured person must be taken to another room, in which it is necessary to organize twilight. With a mild degree of damage, lotions made from infusions of medicinal herbs, such as:
- calendula;
- succession;
- chamomile.
They are applied cold. With a moderate degree of damage, treatment of an eye burn with a quartz lamp will be carried out with certain medications prescribed by a doctor. After examination, the ophthalmologist will give appropriate recommendations regarding self-treatment at home. In the case of a severe degree of damage, treatment is carried out in an inpatient setting under the close supervision of doctors.
In case of eye damage, it is necessary to seek the help of an ophthalmologist. A person who has received an eye burn with a quartz lamp can be taken to the hospital on their own by wearing sunglasses on his eyes. It must be borne in mind that self-treatment can lead to irreparable consequences. If you receive a severe degree of damage, you must immediately call an ambulance.
What is forbidden to do with an eye burn
It is strictly forbidden to press on the affected area during first aid, rubbing your eyes, even if a person feels irritation or severe pain. No need to rinse your eyes, because this will not lead to a positive result, and the harmful impurities contained in the water can do even more harm.
When an eye burns with a quartz lamp, it is forbidden to apply a bandage of cotton wool and gauze, since it will have a warming effect, but this should not be allowed. The affected area should, on the contrary, cool down. However, ice is prohibited. If bubbles have formed, then they cannot be opened.
Treatment methods
The result of restoring eye health is largely affected by the accuracy of first aid. Most often, the doctor prescribes the use of ophthalmic:
- drops;
- solutions;
- ointments;
- gels.
Prescribed drugs have a restorative, analgesic and disinfecting effect. If in order to apply the ointment, the eyelids cannot be unclenched, then most likely a corneal burn has occurred. We must try to drip drops.
When receiving a moderate degree of burn, they bury the painkiller:
- Adrenaline 0.1%.
- Novocaine 2-5%.
- Dikain 0.25%.
After anesthesia is performed, the Korneregel ocular regenerating liquid gel is applied to the eyelids. Thanks to this drug, the affected cornea and conjunctiva begin to heal and recover.
It is advisable to bury your eyes every 30 minutes:
- 20% sodium sulfacyl;
- 0.25% chloramphenicol;
- "Furacilin", two tablets of which are dissolved in a glass of boiled water and carefully filtered through gauze, folded several times.
These drugs disinfect the affected area. The ointments Levomycetinum and Tetracycline prescribed by your doctor will help:
- relieve inflammation;
- prevent infection of the organs of vision;
- eliminate redness and swelling.
With severe pain, an ophthalmologist may prescribe a wide range of analgin and antibiotics.
Burn aftermath
The effects of an eye burn with a quartz lamp can be very sad. The visual organ reacts sharply to injuries of a different nature. As a result of this kind of burn, it is possible to develop the following types of eye diseases:
- glaucoma
- dry eye syndrome;
- cataracts;
- retinal detachment.
- conjunctivitis;
- iridocyclia;
- endophthalmitis;
- the appearance of scars on the eyelids, their deformation, due to which the eyes will not close completely;
- fusion of the century from the inside and conjunctiva.
The severity of the damage can lead to such complications. Serious consequences can provoke improper actions of the victim or those who provided first aid primary care.
Rehabilitation after an eye burn
The recovery period after getting injured from a quartz lamp lasts quite a long time. During rehabilitation, it is necessary to spend a greater amount of time in rooms where there is no bright light, the windows are closed with thick curtains.
During treatment, the patient must observe complete rest, it is prohibited:
- strain eyesight;
- to read;
- watch TV.
In any weather, when going out, the eyes should be protected with high-quality dark glasses. Otherwise, additional harm will be caused to them, which will lead to visual impairment. With daily observance of all the rules, the visual organ will have a minimum load. You must regularly visit a doctor for a routine examination.
You need to protect your eyes from the influence of a quartz lamp. Do not use it without carefully studying the rules of its operation, observe the time shown for irradiation. If, nevertheless, when using it, your eyes were burned, you must immediately provide first aid and consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.