Venom ophthalmia Occurs when a venomous reptile spits or injects their venom into your eyes.
Signs and symptoms of these conditions includes, pain, peppery sensation, red eyes, cornea ulcer, reduced vision.
When you are faced with this condition, it’s best to do the following to prevent permanent loss of vision.
- Forcefully pour water into the eyes for 15 to 20mins.
- Apply an antibiotic ointment immediately.
- Visit an optometrist within 24hrs.
