Authors

1José María Loidi García, 2Miriam Sabbagh Sequera.

Position

¹Enfermero, especialista en Enfermería del Trabajo. Centro Médico “Proyecto minero Cobre las Cruces” de Gerena, Sevilla. ²Enfermera. Unidad de Reanimación Postquirúrgica. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla.

Contact email: tloidi@hotmail.com

Abstract

Eye injuries, especially in a work setting but also at home, are common and sometimes can be serious. The present paper summarizes current information on most common eye injuries. Most important details on eye anatomy and physiology are described, and nursing care and procedures most commonly used for eye injuries are reported.

Keywords:

Eye injuries; eye; Occupational nursing; eye rinsing; eye traumaeye burn

Versión en Español

Título:

Enfermería del trabajo y lesiones oculares