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First aid
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Reacting correctly to injuries
The eye is a sensitive organ. It can remove smaller
foreign bodies such as dust, insects or liquids by watering or
blinking. However, in cases of serious accidents, burns, chemical
burns, cuts or similar, a specialist must be consulted
immediately. First-aid tips:
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Foreign bodies in the eye
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| If fairly small foreign bodies enter the eye, it reacts by
watering, turning red and itching. The foreign body can often be
"washed" away. If this does not happen, you should
flush the eye under flowing tap water. If this does not alleviate
the complaint, you should always consult a physician. |
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Chemical burns
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Chemical burns caused by aggressive liquids, lyes or acids
must be treated immediately. The sensitive parts of the eye, the
cornea and conjunctiva, can otherwise be destroyed within
seconds.
You should flush the affected eye
immediately and abundantly under flowing water to remove the harmful
substance. If the eyelids have clamped together, pull and hold them
apart. You must always consult a doctor in cases of chemical burns.
Keep on flushing the eyes on the way to the doctor’s or
hospital. As an alternative to water, you can also use other liquids
such as coffee, tea or mineral water. |
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Burns
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| In the event of burns caused by jets of flame or
explosions, you should proceed as with chemical burns: Flush the
eyes immediately with abundant, clear water. You must always consult
a physician for such injuries. On the way to the doctor’s
or hospital, cover both eyes with sterile bandages. This applies in
particular to cases of open wounds in the eye area. |
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