In a bizarre and painful accident, a North Carolina woman is enduring weeks of recovery after mistaking nail glue for eyedrops. The mix-up led to her eye being glued shut, turning a routine moment into a medical nightmare.
The incident occurred when the woman, whose story has since gone viral, reached for what she thought was her eyedrop bottle but instead grabbed a bottle of nail glue. Before realizing her mistake, she had already applied the adhesive to her eye, sealing it shut completely.
Footage captured by her daughter, Ria Faggart, shows the mom in a hospital bed, her eye covered in a white, goo-like substance as she attempts to blink. The video has garnered widespread attention online, sparking conversations about how similar packaging between nail glue and eyedrops can lead to dangerous mishaps.
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Social media has been buzzing with reactions, with many users expressing shock and sympathy. One commenter wrote, “Not me crying for your mama, update us—that’s our mama now.” Another added, “They need to stop making nail glue look like eye drops. This is terrifying.”
Surprisingly, this is not an isolated incident. Others have shared their own near-misses or similar experiences. One user revealed, “I got nail glue in my eye, and my mom had to wash it out before we rushed to the ER.” Another chimed in, “This is why nail glue and eye drops need to come in completely different-shaped containers.”
Ria, the woman’s daughter, is using the viral video’s momentum to support her mother during this difficult time. In a heartfelt GoFundMe campaign, Ria explained the challenges her mom is facing. “Doctors say it will take five to seven weeks before her eye opens, and we’ll need to assess the damage then,” she shared. “She’s out of work and, as a foster mom, doesn’t have disability benefits. Any support is deeply appreciated.”
The campaign highlights her mother’s role as a dedicated foster parent and the financial strain this unexpected accident has caused. Despite the ordeal, the family remains hopeful for her full recovery.
This unusual story serves as a reminder of the potential hazards of similar-looking products and the importance of careful handling. For now, the North Carolina mom is relying on her family, her community, and a good dose of patience as she navigates the weeks ahead.
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