Eye burn

When the eye encounters high heat or chemicals, the eye insurance closes quickly to avoid burns. However, extremely high temperatures can still cause eyeball burns. The severity and pain of the burn depend on the depth of the burn. Chemical burns can be caused by the entry of certain irritating substances into the eye. Even less irritating substances can cause significant eye pain and damage. Because the pain is intense, the eyes are closed tightly, and the chemicals can stay in the eyes for a longer time, aggravating the damage. 17% of eye trauma caused by chemicals are caused by solid chemicals, 31% are caused by liquid chemicals, and 52% are caused by chemical smoke. In eye injuries caused by these chemicals, chemicals can directly contact the eye It can also cause damage to the eyes, the visual pathway, or the visual center through systemic absorption such as skin, respiratory tract, and digestive tract.

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