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Eye Injuries Caused by Ultraviolet (UV) Light On this page: Overview Related …
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Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … that need care. Burns to the eye Burns to the eye may be caused by chemicals, fumes, hot air or steam, sunlight, … burn your eyes if you don't wear sunglasses that filter out ultraviolet (UV) light. These burns are most likely when the …
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Eye Injuries: Blow to the Eye On this page: Overview Related … is in the eye (foreign body sensation). Sensitivity to light ( photophobia ). Double or blurred vision. Deformity of the bony eye socket that does not appear to be caused by swelling alone. Numbness around the eye. Abnormal …
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Eye Injury: First Aid for a Black Eye On this page: Overview Overview A … take an over-the-counter medicine. Eye Injuries Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: …
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Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … comes mainly from the sun as part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum. UV rays have wavelengths shorter than … concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate tanning (the …
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… Cold Packs for Eye Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … therapy is usually used immediately after an injury. For an eye injury, use one of the following methods: Ice towel. Wet …
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Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools … such as diabetic retinopathy . Red eyes that may be caused by infection, inflammation, or tumours. Uveitis . … is to call 9-1-1 for medical transport to the hospital. Eye Injuries Self-Care Home treatment may give some relief from …
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… Medicines That May Cause Light-Headedness or Vertigo On this page: Overview Overview … and non-prescription medicines can make you feel light-headed or affect your balance. A few examples are: … or non-prescription medicine may be causing your light-headedness or vertigo, call your doctor. …
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Light Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It … The most common side effects of light therapy include: Eye strain or visual disturbances. Headaches. Agitation. … this will usually go away after about a week. Do not use ultraviolet light , full-spectrum light, heat lamps, or …
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Eye Injury: First Aid for Heat Burns On this page: Overview … around the eye. If blisters form, do not pop them. Use a light, cool compress to reduce the pain. If a small ice pack … more eye damage. Burns to the Eye Eye Injuries Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: …