Bandage
Known Symptoms
- Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the bandage or the eye area.
- Ensure the eye is cleaned, and any prescribed ointment is applied.
- Inform the clinician of allergies to adhesives or dressings.
- Prepare sterile supplies and follow any pre-procedure instructions.
Known Causes
- Apply a sterile pad gently over the closed eyelid without pressure.
- Secure with adhesive tape or an eye patch as instructed.
- Ensure patient comfort and proper alignment of the dressing.
- Avoid touching or shifting the bandage during application.
Care
- Keep the bandage dry and avoid water exposure.
- Remove or replace dressing as per the clinician’s instructions.
- Monitor for increasing pain, redness, or discharge.
- Attend follow-up appointments to assess healing and eye status.
Eligibility
- Patients with minor eye trauma or corneal abrasions requiring protection.
- Individuals post-minor eye surgery to aid healing and reduce movement.
- Those needing gentle pressure to control bleeding or oedema after eye procedures.
- Patients requiring protection for eyes exposed to contaminants orat risk of injury.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the bandage or the eye area.
- Ensure the eye is cleaned, and any prescribed ointment is applied.
- Inform the clinician of allergies to adhesives or dressings.
- Prepare sterile supplies and follow any pre-procedure instructions.
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