Foreign Object In The Eye

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Overview Of Foreign Objects In The Eye

• This occurs when any foreign body pierces the eye
• If the item is small it will be removed naturally by tears or the eyelashes
• Larger items will require the help of medical experts.

Causes Of A Foreign Object In The Eye

• Dust particles become lodged in the eye

  

• Debris
• Sand that blows in the eye
• Contact lens can cause the eyes to become swollen
• Eyelash might get attached to the eyeball
• Make-up can cause the eye to burn
• Other items such as glass might fly into your eye

Symptoms Of Foreign Objects In The Eye

• The eye will start to itch
• The eye will feel irritated and become red
• The person will experience pain
• The person’s eyes will be sensitive to the light
• Fuzzy vision will be experienced

Treatment Of Foreign Objects In The Eye

• Clean your hands thoroughly prior to assisting the casualty
• Let the casualty sit in a room with lots of lighting
• Softly look into the eye to see if there is anything lodged inside
• Gently tug the lower eyelid down
• Tell the casualty to look up
• Grip the upper eyelid while the casualty looks downward
• If you see that the item is floating around, gently try to flush it out
• Then, touch the item with a damp cotton bud
• The item should cling to the bud
• If the item comes out, rinse the eyes with some lukewarm water
• If the item doesn’t seem to come out, you have to see a health practitioner
• If the item is entrenched quite deep, don’t take it out
• Phone your doctor instantly

Steps To Avoid With Foreign Objects

• Try not to rub the eyes as this can push it deeper
• Don’t eliminate an item that appears to be embedded as this can cause a vessel to burst
• If the object is large, don’t remove it. Leave it until medical help arrives.

Phone A Doctor: 

• When the item is too difficult to remove
• When the item is entrenched within the eye
• When the casualty’s vision is affected
• When the eye has a scratchy feeling when the eyeball is moved
• When the pain continues even when the item is removed.

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