FYI: Sharp paper corner in the eye = bad

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Accidental eye injuries, such as jabbing oneself in the eye, can lead to serious complications including corneal abrasions and blurred vision. The discussion highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical attention to prevent potential infections or permanent damage. A participant shared a concerning anecdote about a colleague who suffered severe eye damage due to a parasite that infected his corneas after improper contact lens use. The consensus is clear: do not delay in consulting a healthcare professional for eye injuries.

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  • Knowledge of common eye injuries and their symptoms
  • Familiarity with the importance of timely medical intervention
  • Awareness of contact lens hygiene and risks
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Astronuc said:
MIH, out of curiosity, just how did you manage to jab your eye with the corner of a piece of paper. Actually, I think I have done that myself when I retrieved a sheet from my laser printer.
I think it may have been a new terrorist weapon aimed at American office workers and I just fell into the test market randomly. I innocently retrieved a card-stock weight paper document from a mail tray affixed to my door (at eye-level), and the high-tech cornea-seeking edge flew at my eyeball. :mad:
evo said:
I saw him yesterday, one of his eyes looks like a hard boiled egg with red blotches all over it. Poor guy is in almost constant pain.
ooh, that is bad. Something tells me he's got a bitter ex-girlfriend somewhere that knows her way around a voodoo doll! :devil:
 
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Moonbear said:
Dammit Greg, where's that groan smiley?! :smile:
oh, c'mon, it's sort of...funny
 

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