I watched the video, and I'm gonna go out on a crazy limb and say his intentions weren't to blind him.
You already said that ..... What WAS he trying to do if not gouge at his eyes?
For me to imply that I have any idea what he was trying to do would be complete b.s.
Same as if you try to imply that you know what he was doing.
You would have to ask him what he was intending now wouldnt you?