Marine Stings and Scrapes
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you been stung in the eye?
See significance of eye symptoms following a sting in the eye if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have any eye symptoms that have lasted for more than 30 minutes after being stung in the eye?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you been stung in the eye, but you do not have symptoms of blurred vision or eye pain?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: September 24, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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