Our 5 year old daughter got jabbed in the eye today with a pencil. She was in her 3 year old brother’s bedroom when it happened, so we didn’t witness it.

She could see just fine but complained of light sensitivity and her eye “bothering” her. So we took her to urgent care who immediately sent us to the ER.

She has a ruptured / lacerated cornea (global rupture, I think it was?). They took her in for surgery within an hour or so and she’s currently being worked on now. Under general anesthesia .

My wife is a mess and I’m just trying to stay strong here.

She could see just fine after the injury, so it seems that her vision isn’t at great risk. But the doctor did say infection is their biggest concern.

The doc said surgery should be 1-3 hours.

Please send any and all prayers for my little girl, Parker.

Has anyone else ever had this? How did it turn out?

Best wishes for a full recovery for Parker.

I've had the full gamut of eye problems / eye surgeries throughout my life. From how you describe it, I feel very confident Parker will be just fine. This experience will be something she will always remember, but I believe she won't suffer any long term effects. She will be in our prayers.

Prayers out!!! May the surgeons do good work and she has a full recovery.

PRAYERS SENT!!!

Prayers said for Parker and her Family. Scary for sure. May she heal quickly.

Prayers in-bound!

Absolutely, prayers sent

Prayers inbound, brother!

-Rob

Infection (endophthalmitis) would definitely be the primary concern with the injury you describe. Depending on how deep the wound was-if the lens was impacted-a cataract may develop.

They’ll get the cornea repaired, and there will probably be minimal loss of vision, and your daughter will have a cool story to tell.

Best wishes for an uncomplicated surgery and recovery!

Best wishes to your daughter. Prayers sent.

God bless, and best wishes.

Prayers for Parker and all y'all.

Prayers sent up for a successful surgery and full recovery for Parker.

Prayers to your family. I hope your wife (and you) are doing all right. Shit definitely happens, but it’s no fun when it happens to you or yours.

Prayers for little Parker.

Praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery for Parker.

Michael

Praying for Parker.

Sorry to hear that Copefree, prayers said. Hopefully by the time I'm writing this she's out of surgery with a successful surgery and the healing process goes best case scenario.

Prayer sent. Hope everything will turn out fine. All the best to Parker and your family as well.