In Spain, eye injuries at work have been significantly reduced. Thanks to protection, such as goggles and other protective eyewear, many injuries are being prevented. However, there are still places where they are not used.
In our country, eye injuries due to assault or injury are not very frequent, although sports-related injuries are common. In this sense, for example, paddle tennis is quite widespread and can cause trauma if there is a direct impact of the ball on the eye, for example resulting in a decrease in vision or retinal detachment.
Specialists recommend an urgent visit to the ophthalmologist in the presence of any traumatism, as some injuries could go unnoticed and progressively worsen if not treated in time.
In this regard, it is important to bear in mind that pain is not always related to the severity of the case: serious injuries may offer no symptoms and other minor ones may cause a lot of discomfort.
If the object causing the trauma impacts and perforates the eye, it can seriously compromise vision and ocular structures, such as the cornea, eyelids or retina. Moreover, a poorly closed wound or the presence of a foreign body inside the eye for hours or days can lead to serious complications, such as endophthalmitis, an eye infection that can lead to loss of vision.