Piggy hay poke in eye, after care

[Foamingsheep]

Hi so I’m new to the forum!
I have two guinea pigs Ginger and Rosemary. They are sisters I adopted together and they are the sweetest little things.
Anyway, I woke up this morning to find Ginger crying in pain with a cloudy eye. After researching I found out it was hay poke. I removed the piece of hay (it was easy to get out thankfully) and she calmed down quite a bit. I called my vet and they told me because of Covid they are only seeing “life threatening injuries.” However, they did give me an ointment for her eye I am to apply twice daily, to avoid infection or corneal abrasion.
She is looking tremendously better! However I have to ask about care with her while I’m treating her. Should I keep her in her large cage with her sister? I have a small carrying case, and I have a bed that I have in there for her, and food. I’m watching her eat her hay cause I’m paranoid. I’m checking up and making sure she is doing well. I guess my main question is where I should keep her during this. Thanks so much! Also if a picture would help I have a few from different times through out the day.

 

[Siikibam]

There’s no need to separate her so keep her in with her friend. Fingers crossed she gets better soon.

 

[Foamingsheep]

Thanks so so much! So should I limit the amount of hay in the cage? It was a freak accident, but I’m worried. I’ll keep y’all updated.

 

[Siikibam]

Don’t limit the hay. It makes up at least 80% of their diet and needs to be accessible 24/7.

 

[Foamingsheep]

Thanks, yeah I can’t supervise them all the time sadly. She looks she much better this morning. Eating well, playing with her sister.

 

[Siikibam]

You don’t need to supervise them when they’re eating. If it happens it will happen whether you’re there or not. Just luck of the draw.