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What Treatment Should One Take For Inflamed Eyelid Due To Welding Exposure ?

Hello doc! I m Princess Dela Fuente,23 years old,a registered nurse from the Philippines. I d like to ask a question.. What is the treatment for the inflamed eyelid due to welding exposure? Although the swelling is minor.. I would like to know what first aid treatment and medication am I going to give? Thanks a lot Doc!
Wed, 2 May 2012
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Hi,
First make the patient comfortable by applying a drop of paracaine eye drops in both eyes and wash them thoroughly with distilled water or normal saline to remove the fine remnants (iron particles) if any.

Ideally you should examine under the slit lamp microscope to know the condition of the cornea. If facilities are not available then treat them with preservative free lubricant eye drops every two hrly and a mild antibiotic like ofloxacin drops 6 times a day and a good lubricant gel at bed time and refer them to the nearest ophthalmologist.
A dark glasses will be helpful to overcome the photophobia.
And a dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain.
I think with these the person should be comfortable until seen by an eye doctor for further management.
Hope this helps.

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What Treatment Should One Take For Inflamed Eyelid Due To Welding Exposure ?

Hi, First make the patient comfortable by applying a drop of paracaine eye drops in both eyes and wash them thoroughly with distilled water or normal saline to remove the fine remnants (iron particles) if any. Ideally you should examine under the slit lamp microscope to know the condition of the cornea. If facilities are not available then treat them with preservative free lubricant eye drops every two hrly and a mild antibiotic like ofloxacin drops 6 times a day and a good lubricant gel at bed time and refer them to the nearest ophthalmologist. A dark glasses will be helpful to overcome the photophobia. And a dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain. I think with these the person should be comfortable until seen by an eye doctor for further management. Hope this helps.