Eye Injury

Home Care Advice - Superficial Cuts or Scrapes
  • Superficial Cuts or Scrapes
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  • Swelling or Bruises with Intact Skin
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  • Pain Medicine
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  • Expected Course
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Superficial Cuts or Scrapes

    • Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes with a sterile gauze to stop any bleeding.
    • Wash the wound with soap and water for 5 minutes. (Protect the eye with a clean cloth.)
    • Apply antibiotic ointment to cuts. Cover large scrapes with Band-Aid. Change daily.

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