Is ice good for eyes poked with stick?

Answer 1

Ice is good for the bruising of any surrounding tissue, like the orbit of the eye. If the eye itself was damaged, this calls for the ER. For those first aiders who hit the back country and don't always have access to an ER, use a dressing to cover and immobilize there eye with (this is important) NO pressure on the eyeball itself. Examine frequently. If signs of infection appear, begin a course of antibiotics, and head for home. The problem the first-aider deals with when addressing eye injuries is that the sclera -- the white of the eye -- has very little innervation, so the victim (who often thinks the eye itself is sensitive) may feel no pain even if an injury occurs. So you'll have to rely on observation.