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Eye Injuries

An eye injury is a broad term to describe any sort of ocular trauma one may suffer from. This can include damage and injury to the pupil, optic nerve, retina, cornea, and other parts that make up the anatomy of the eye.

Eye injuries can vary drastically from simple bruises and scratches to bleeding. Some major and catastrophic eye injuries may require enucleation or surgical removal of the eye.

Any type of personal injury can result in an eye injury. Here are some of the more common scenarios that may result in an eye injury:

• Trauma caused by a sudden impact to the eye area
  Eye injuries are incredibly common any time a sudden blow or hard object impacts the head or area around the eye. This may be something like a punch or even an airbag deployment during a car or automobile accident.These types of accidents can cause fractures to the orbital area, bleeding inside of the eye, and even retinal detachment – any of which can lead to permanent damage including vision loss.
• Cuts, scrapes, or scratches caused by a foreign object 

  Even the smallest of objects can damage an eye. Sticks, wood particles, grains of sand, pieces of glass – any of these seemingly simple objects can cause catastrophic damage to one’s eye and vision. More extreme cases can include accidents involving power tools like table saws and hunting equipment like defective crossbows.Commonly seen in workplace injuries or accidents involving defective products – eye injuries caused by foreign objects can damage the cornea leading to blurred vision. sensitivity to light, and even vision loss.

• Chemical burns
  Simple, everyday products like shampoo, soap, and makeup can cause a wide variety of eye injuries ranging from minor to mild.More catastrophic injuries are sustained from harsher chemicals like drain cleaners, fertilizers, and acids like bleach.

  Regardless of the chemical, an eye injury can become more severe to catastrophic the longer the chemicals remain in the eye and the deeper they penetrate.

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If you or someone you love has suffered an eye injury due to the negligence of someone else you need to seek legal representation. The attorneys at Schiffman Firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have decades of experience in helping personal injury victims successfully navigate the legal claims stemming from eye injuries.

Contact our team today for a free consultation.