{"id":1610,"date":"2019-12-12T14:04:16","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T14:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2019-12-20T14:21:03","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T14:21:03","slug":"eye-damage-from-bright-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/eye-damage-from-bright-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye damage from bright light"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your eyes can be damaged by <em>bright light<\/em>.\u00a0For example, if the sun is shining brightly on snow, sea or white sand.\u00a0It&#8217;s called being snow blind.\u00a0The eyes can also be damaged if you look directly at a welding flame.\u00a0Then it is called a welding glare.\u00a0The trouble usually goes by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trouble can be alleviated by being in the dark.&nbsp;Sometimes you may need eye ointment.&nbsp;You may also need to protect your eyes from light for a few days, for example with sunglasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always protect your eyes from bright light to prevent damage.&nbsp;This is true even if you solarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of eye damage after bright light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye is damaged by excessive light or welding, it causes severe irritation to the eyes.&nbsp;You usually notice it six to twelve hours after looking at the bright light.&nbsp;Then you may have some of the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You get aches in the eyes.<\/li><li>The eyes are sensitive to light.<\/li><li>Tears form in the eyes.<\/li><li>Your eyes are red.<\/li><li>Your vision is worse.<\/li><li>It feels like you have grit in your eyes.<\/li><li>You may have trouble keeping your eyes open.<\/li><li>It can twitch in the eyelids.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of people who have received <strong>eye damage from bright light<\/strong> do not need to seek care because the problems usually go away by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you experience any of the&nbsp;following,&nbsp;contact a&nbsp;health care center&nbsp;&nbsp;or an&nbsp;&nbsp;on-call reception&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The trouble has not diminished after two days.<\/li><li>You get more pain in your eye or eyes after two days.<\/li><li>The vision gets even worse after two days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is closed at the health center or on-call reception, seek care at an emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do for myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The injury usually goes away by itself after one to two days.&nbsp;There are a few things you can do to relieve the hassle and facilitate healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be in the dark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is good to protect your eyes from light when you have an eye injury from strong light, for example during snow blindness or welding glare.&nbsp;Being in the dark helps.&nbsp;Then the trouble usually goes away by itself within a day.&nbsp;Sometimes it can take a few days.&nbsp;Avoid watching bright TV screens or computer screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eye ointment can relieve pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can relieve the hassle by using the prescription eye ointment Oculentum Simplex.&nbsp;The ointment is softening.&nbsp;Grease gently with the ointment on the lower eyelid.&nbsp;The ointment can make you experience the vision as foggy.&nbsp;Therefore, it may be good to take the ointment when you do not need to use your eyes so much, for example when you are going to sleep.&nbsp;But you can take it both in the evening and in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painkillers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use any analgesic containing paracetamol for the pain.&nbsp;For example, it could be Alvedon or Pamol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment of eye damage from bright light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to see a doctor if you have tried to treat yourself with ointment and the hassles do not go over.&nbsp;Sometimes you may need other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eyes may also need to be protected from light for a few days.&nbsp;For example, you can use sunglasses and a sun hat, cap or screen cap if you need to go out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I prevent eye damage from bright light?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to avoid getting <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">eye damage<\/span> from excessive light.\u00a0You can try one or more of the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wear sunglasses when in strong sunlight.&nbsp;They filter out the UV radiation and protect the eyes.<\/li><li>Wear tinted ski goggles with UV protection if you are skiing where there is strong sunlight and snow.&nbsp;It is also possible to use sunglasses.<\/li><li>Use an approved safety shield or welding helmet when welding.&nbsp;This way you avoid looking directly at the welding flame.<\/li><li>Wear special goggles if you are sunbathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your eyes can be damaged by bright light. For example, if the sun is shining brightly on snow, sea or white sand. It&#8217;s called being snow blind. The eyes can also be damaged if you look directly at a welding flame. Then it is called a welding glare. 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