Eye Clinic of Austin
Serious Eye Injuries Caused by High-powered Blue Laser Toys Ralphie from “A Christmas Story” was disappointed he didn’t get a toy bb gun because he’d shoot his eye out, but now blue laser toys are the concern for serious eye injuries.
A red, inflamed eyelid could be caused by an infection at the root of the eyelashes – that is a stye. More commonly though, a red, swollen eyelid is caused by an infection of the oil gland in the cartilage plate that reinforces the back of the eyelid. This is called a chalazion.
The three most common explanations for seeing flashes of light include: 1. An ocular migraine. 2. A problem with the retina such as a tear or detachment. 3. A separation of the jelly-like fluid away from the retina called a Vitreous Detachment. Most ocular migraines involve seeing a shimmering pattern from both eyes. This will […]