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It is not pleasant to have something in the eye, no matter the size or origin of the object. If a small speck of dust or an object of similar size catches your eye, you can naturally remove it by blinking quickly. If this doesn't work, wash your eyes or try to remove the foreign body with a cotton swab. Never rub your eyes to try to remove something from your eyes. If the object gets into the eye causing serious irritation, do not try to remove it yourself, as it may cause further irritation or damage to the eye.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Self-removal of foreign matter in the eye

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   Blink fast. When dust, hair, or other small object falls into your eyes, your body's natural response is to blink. Blinking quickly can help remove debris and allow the tears to wash away the foreign body. The more you blink and make tears flow, the more chance you have of getting rid of the foreign body.
   • Blink by opening and closing your eyes quickly.
   • You may feel silly, but tears can naturally wash away the debris.
   • If you can't concentrate to make your tears come, you can also try yawning to create tears.

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   Pull the upper eyelid onto the lower eyelid. If you want to get an object stuck under your eyelid, close your eyes and gently clamp the skin of your upper eyelid, gently pull it down to cover the lower eyelid. The eyeballs were thrown by foreign bodies. If you're lucky, this will help the object loosen and fall out.

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   Avoid rubbing your eyes. When something gets in your eye, your natural reaction is to rub your eyes, but this can actually be dangerous. If you rub the eye, the object caught in the eye may be pushed under the eyelid, stabbed into the eye, or scratch the cornea. If this happens, you could suffer permanent eye damage, even leading to blindness, and a feeling of soreness. Therefore, do not rub your eyes or put pressure on them when removing the object from your eye. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Eliminate foreign bodies with aid

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   Wash your eyes with eye drops. There are eye drops available on the market that can help remove foreign objects in the eye. Types of eye wash can be used differently. Some eye drops are used indirectly by pouring the solution into an eyewash cup, then placing it on the eye and tilting your head back. Other solutions are administered directly by tilting the head back and dripping or squeezing the solution in the vial into the eye.

   

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   According to Sarah Gehrke, R.N., "If you often have to deal with chemicals or irritants, you need to know how to use an emergency eyewash before damage occurs."

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   Wash eyes with water. If you have an eyewash cup (an eyewash tool), use it to wash your eyes with clean, cool water. If not, you can refill a small bowl or cup with water, open your eyes and flush them. You can also keep your eyes under running water or a shower to wash away the foreign body.

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   Place the tip of a cotton swab or corner of a clean towel behind the upper eyelid. Gently grip the upper eyelid and lift it gently. Slide the tip of a cotton swab or corner of a clean towel behind the eyelids and slowly roll the eyeballs back. Remove a cotton swab or towel and check for foreign bodies in the eye. If you are unsure because your eyes are still red or uncomfortable after removing the foreign body, check the tip of a cotton swab or towel for the foreign body.

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   Use a cotton swab or clean towel corner to remove the foreign object. If, after washing your eyes with liquid and / or water, still stains in your eyes, use a cotton swab or clean towel to remove the foreign object. Always wipe gently with a dab up and down, never rubbing all eyes.
   • To protect the cornea, look in the opposite direction from where the foreign object fell into the eye. For example, if the object falls in the right corner of the eye, look to the left.
   • Check the cotton swab or towel after each eye dab to remove the foreign body. If the cotton swab or towel is white, you should see the foreign body after it is removed.

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   Ask someone for help. If you find it difficult to remove the object from your eyes and cannot look in the mirror, seek help from someone else. Keep your eyelids open and have them check for anything in their eyes. Roll their eyes so they can see all of the eye.
   • If you feel comfortable asking them to use a cotton swab to dab the foreign object. Alternatively, you can ask them to administer eye drops or flush you with a cup of water.
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Method 3 of 3: Remove large / dangerous objects

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   Recognize symptoms that indicate you need medical attention. If your eyes get irritated by anything larger than a particle of dust, you may need to see a doctor to remove it. If the object is very large in size, or has been punctured in the eye to the point of bleeding and severe pain, you should see a doctor. Pain is the most obvious sign that your eye is not only mildly irritated, although sometimes the eye can be seriously damaged without pain. Symptoms to look for include a marked change in eye color, bleeding, abnormality in the eye, blurred or loss of vision, or discharge from the eye.
   • If you cannot remove the object from your eye, you should also consider seeing a medical professional.

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   Seek medical attention. Once you have determined that the object in your eye is a serious problem, contact your doctor. Large foreign bodies such as glass fragments or nails need to be handled by a doctor or medical professional. If the foreign body is inside the eye, minor surgery may be required to remove it. Your doctor may also use anesthetic and remove the foreign body, then place the gauze over the eye while waiting for recovery. You may also be prescribed an antibiotic.

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   Do not try to remove the object from the eye. If you have a piece of glass or something in your eye, do not try to handle it yourself. It is more likely to hurt you when trying to remove the foreign object. Instead, you should see your doctor for proper and safe medical assistance.
   • Carefully use the eye bandage until you see your doctor.
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Advice

• Never poke your eye with your finger or touch the pupils in your eye.
• Wash your hands before placing your hands near your eyes or eyelids to prevent further infection or irritation. The same is true of your helper.
• Be sure to use clean water to flush the object out of the eye.
• If there are chemicals in your eyes, rinse them for at least 10-15 minutes and get medical help right away.

Warning

• Never use tweezers or any other grabbing tool to remove an object from the eye. It is very easy to damage your eyes or make the condition worse.