Each incident of eye injury has symptoms relating directly to it. Here are a few common ones.
Read: Common eye injuries
Eye injury symptoms include:
• Irritation
• Severe pain
• Pinkness/redness
• Decreased visual acuity
• Conjunctivitis
• Light sensitivity
• Drainage
• Abnormal pH
• Eye surface abrasions
• Tearing
• Blurry vision
• Watery discharge
• Foreign body sensation
Treat all eye injuries as potential emergencies, and never hesitate to contact or see an eye doctor immediately.
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Sources: All about vision; Sports Medicine Australia; Pitch Vision Academy; British Journal of Sports Medicine