It can present with the following: * severe burning pain * lacrimation * photophobia * blepharospasm * swelling of palpebral conjunctiva * retrotarsal folds Usually the effect of UV exposure is felt after 6-8 hours from exposure. With severe irritation, the eyes become blood red. In minor cases, avoid rubbing and wash the eyes thoroughly with water until the irritation subdues. Always consult an eye specialist as soon as possible. Medications (for minor erosion of cornea) usually involve eye drop such as Hydroxypropyl Methycellulose Ophthalmic solution USP sold under the trade name GenTeal®. (February 2019)
Photophthalmia
Enophthalmia
Xerophthalmia
Enophthalmos
Periorbital hyperpigmentation
Anophthalmia
Exophthalmos
Corneal opacity