Foreign Object In The Eye - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide
Overview Any object that lodges itself in the eye Small objects will be washed out by tears/blinking Others need medical attention Causes Dust Debris Sand Contact lens Eyelash Makeup Flying objects like glass Symptoms Itching Irritation Pain Sensitivity to bright light Blurry vision Treatment Wash hands before helping the victim Seat the person in a lighted area Gently examine the eye Pull lower eyelid downward Ask the person to look upward Then hold upper eyelid while the person looks down If the object is floating try flushing it out Otherwise, touch the object with wet cotton bud The object should cling to the cotton bud If the object is removed, flush eyes with saline/warm water If the object cannot be removed, see a doctor If the object is embedded, do not touch Cover the eyes with paper cups and tape it Consult doctor immediately Steps to Avoid Avoid rubbing eyes Do not remove an embedded object Do not try to r...