TEXAS EYE INJURIES & VISION LOSS LAWYERS

The human eye is a complex organ. It is made up of many different parts, all of which work together in order to enable vision. When just one of these components is damaged, the functionality of the entire eye is jeopardized. Even minor injuries--a scratch to the cornea, for example--can result in much more serious complications. The cornea is the outermost, transparent layer of the eyeball. It is responsible for protecting the delicate tissues that make up the rest of the eye. Damage to the cornea can leave the entire eye susceptible to infection.

 

Penetrating injuries are another common eye injury, often occurring during car accidents. They occur when a foreign object enters and damages the eye. Penetrating eye injuries can result in total blindness in the affected eye. 

 

Total blindness in both eyes can occur after a blow to the back of the head, also common during car accidents. This is because the center of visual procession is located near the rear of the skull. Damage to this area can irreparably disrupt visual processing, causing blindness even though no direct eye injury has occurred.

 

Chemical burns to the eye are another form of eye injury. Such burns are possible at construction sites, other workplaces, and even schools. A chemical burn causes redness, burning, and a great deal of pain in the eye. They can also permanently damage vision, depending on the chemical causing the injury, along with the length and level of exposure. 

 

Injuries to the iris, or colored part of the eye, are also possible. The most common iris injury is traumatic inflammation caused by blunt trauma to the eye. Though such inflammation typically resolves itself within a few weeks, during that period infection is a serious risk. Such secondary infections can permanently damage vision. 

 

Swollen eyelids are a common sign of eye injury following an accident. Blunt trauma to the eyes have caused the eyelids to practically swell shut. Like iritis, swollen eyelids typically heal on their own, but during the healing process there is a significant risk for infection or other complications if the underlying damage to the eye is not properly treated.