Eye injuries
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First aid for eye injuries
Information on managing and treating eye injuries including burns, wounds, objects and smoke.
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Eye Injuries in the Workplace | myVMC
Eye injuries in the workplace: There are a range of agents found in workplaces that can cause eye diseases, disorders or injuries. While many of these agents are often also found in everyday living environments, exposure at dangerous levels is most likely to occur in the workplace.
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Eye injury foreign object in the eye
A small speck of wood, metal or sand lodged in the clear surface of the eye is called a corneal foreign body.
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Eye injury something in your eye | National Centre for Farmer Health
Eye injuries can occur when flying particles lodge in your eye. Some common examples include wood chips, metal filings, dust, insects and grain. Read more..
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Fireworks injury - NT.GOV.AU
Burn injury, eye injury and fireworks safety, including sparklers and dud fireworks.
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Eye injuries - foreign body in the eye - Better Health Channel
Don't try to remove a foreign body from your eye - go to your doctor or hospital emergency department for help.
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Eye injury flash burns | National Centre for Farmer Health
Flash burns occur when the cornea (the clear tissue that covers your eyes) has been exposed to ultraviolet light. Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye. Read more...
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Eye injury corneal flash burns
Corneal flash burns occur when a very strong light burns the surface of the eye (the cornea).
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Eye injuries - chemical burns - Better Health Channel
Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when handling liquid or powder chemicals.
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Eyes - flash burns - Better Health Channel
Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes. Find out more.
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Highlights from the past | Vision Initiative
The Vision Initiative is a coordinated public eye health program implemented by Vision 2020 Australia in collaboration with partner organisations in the eye health field. The program aims to raise awareness of eye health and vision care to the general community and to health care professionals
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