Back Eye Trauma Eye trauma refers to any injury to the eye. It is a regular event in children and a common cause of loss of vision. Many different types of eye trauma require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Anatomy of the Eye Avoiding Eye Injuries Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers Corneal Abrasions Chemical Burns of the Eye Bruising or Black Eye (Ecchymosis) Fractures of the Orbit Eyelid Lacerations Foreign Bodies in the Eye Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)