“If you shot your eye with a nerf bullet, can your eye heal over time or do you need to visit a doctor”
Last week, I made a mistake and shot my eye with a nerf bullet and the next day I saw a black shadow where the bullet hit on my eye. My eyes are not blurry, I can see clearly. The bullet didn’t hit the center of my eye, it hit right above it. Then it stopped, I didn’t see any black shadow. Today, I woke up and felt minor pain in the area that was hit. I look in the mirror, the corner of my regular eye is pink and fine, but the eye that was hit is a little bit red.
Male | 19 years old
Complaint duration: 1 week
Medications: cetirizine
Conditions: N/a
9 Answers
You should be examined by an eye care specialist to make sure that there is not any lasting effects from the trauma to your eye. Please make an appointment within a week.
Both. It may heal over time, but you should see an eye professional because of the history of eye trauma. You may have a traumatic glaucoma, cataract , blood in the eyeball, retinal hole or tear, etc. SO
The simple answer to your good question is that you definitely need a complete eye exam to check for any damage to the eye than can show up later. Please do not take a chance on the health of your eye.
Best Regards,
David J. Pinhas, M.D.
Best Regards,
David J. Pinhas, M.D.
Mr. Glenn Campbell
Ophthalmologist
Please go see an ophthalmologist immediately.
Glenn C. Campbell, MD
Naples, FL
Glenn C. Campbell, MD
Naples, FL
See an Ophthalmologist ASAP
It is advised that you do seek the care of an ophthalmologist. The nerf bullet can transfer sufficient force to your eye that you could develop a vitreous or retinal detachment. An evaluation by an ophthalmologist is best to ensure your overall eye health.
You most likely are experiencing signs of “Retinal edema” secondary to your trauma. You can Google “Amsler Grid” and pull up the image of a grid pattern. Follow the instructions and check each eye separately. If you see any differences then seek medical help immediately.
Visit your ophthalmologist.
You’re probably ok but it is important to have a complete eye examination by an ophthalmologist since subtle damage can occur without significant symptoms.
