In the Kuzbass region, a man narrowly escaped lasting eye damage after a small chunk of ice flew from beneath a moving car’s wheel and struck his eye. The incident was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Regional Ministry of Health, who described the injury and its consequences.
The ice fragment bounced off the wheel and pierced the iris, damaging the lens and threatening the person’s vision. The patient was transported to the Kuzbass Regional Clinical Hospital, where clinicians worked to stabilize the injury and address the damage to the eye’s internal structures.
According to a health ministry briefing, the medical team faced a challenging case. They explained that injuries of this type are highly individual and demand carefully tailored interventions. In this instance, doctors replaced the damaged lens, and the iris was realigned and secured to restore the eye’s basic architecture. The goal was to preserve as much vision as possible while reducing the risk of further complications.
Following surgery, the patient began a gradual recovery. Visual acuity improved enough to read several lines on standard ophthalmic charts, and clinicians remained cautiously optimistic about continued improvement with ongoing rehabilitation and vision therapy. A gradual return to daily activities is expected as healing proceeds and the eye adapts to the new lens and structural adjustments.
In a related note, a separate safety concern was highlighted by reports from Chuvashia, where a woman who wore contact lenses incorrectly nearly experienced a severe eye injury. While not connected to the Kuzbass event, the reminder underscores the importance of proper eye care and the risks associated with improper lens use, particularly when combined with activities that involve wind, debris, or rapid head movements. Health officials emphasize regular eye examinations, proper lens hygiene, and adherence to device-specific guidelines to protect vision over time. [Attribution: Regional Ministry of Health, and health safety advisories]