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… Eye Injury: First Aid for a Black Eye On this page: Overview Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are treated with ice …
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… Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Flushing On this page: Overview Overview … If you have a preloaded syringe, skip to the next section, "Flushing the line." Pull back the plunger of the syringe, … other syringes if you need to flush more than one lumen. Flushing the line Use an alcohol swab to rub the cap of the …
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… Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) On this page: Health … Tools What is pink eye? Pink eye is redness and swelling of the lining of the eyelid and …
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… Dry Eye Syndrome On this page: Health Tools What is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a problem involving your tears. Your eyes …
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… Signs of an Eye Infection On this page: Overview Overview Signs of an eye infection may include: Pain in the eye. A feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body …
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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Overview The eye is shaped like a round ball, with a slight bulge at the front. The eye has three main layers. These layers lie flat against …
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… Using Eye Ointment On this page: Overview Overview If you are using both eyedrops and eye ointment, put the eyedrops in at least 10 minutes before …
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… Eye Care Specialists On this page: Overview Related … are medical doctors (MDs) who specialize in eye care. Ophthalmology is a surgical subspecialty. … are certified to: Diagnose and treat all forms of eye disease. Prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Treat eye injuries. Perform …
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… Object in the Eye: First Aid On this page: Overview … Overview These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't hold still, … out gently with water. If the object does not come out with flushing, wear dark glasses and call your health …
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… Chemical Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) On this page: Overview Overview Chemical pink eye (conjunctivitis) or toxic pink eye is caused by getting smoke, liquids, fumes, or chemicals in the eye. Flushing the eye with running water must be done immediately …
