Man gets 12-inch stick stuck in eye, brain; Indian doctors perform rare surgery

Doctors in India's Visakhapatnam performed a rare surgery on a 39-year-old man who got a 12-inch stick stuck into his eyes after falling from a height. The stick even entered the lower part of the victim's brain, thus resulting in the loss of vision.

The incident happened on June 4 in Guramdorapalem of Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. The man, identified as 39-year-old Meesala Nageswara Rao, fell from the first floor of his house.

Following the incident, the man was rushed to King George Hospital (KGH) where a team of doctors, ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, orthopaedic doctors, ENT doctors, and anaesthetists examined him and advised him to undergo surgery to get the stick removed.

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Then, several tests were performed, including blood tests and X-rays after obtaining the victim's consent. Finally, he was operated on June 6 and it turned out to be successful.

“A 12-inch wooden stick had pierced his right eye and reached the lower part of his brain. As a result of this, he immediately lost his vision. The patient was given high-end antibiotics and ICU care. He was closely monitored. His recovery rate is 100 per cent,” said Dr Sivanand, in charge superintendent of KGH.

Steps to take after physical injury to the eyes

If you accidentally end up hurting your eyes, it's important to act quickly and carefully. First, check how grave the injury is. If it hurts a lot or your vision changes, or something is stuck in your eye, visit a doctor right away.

Avoid rubbing or pressing on your eye because it can make things worse. If there's dirt or something else in your eye, gently rinse it with clean water. Cover your injured eye with a clean cloth or a cup to protect it until you see a doctor.

Even if the injury seems small, it's still a good idea to visit a doctor.

(With inputs from agencies)