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Eye - foreign object in
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Removing a particle in the eye
The eye will often clear itself of tiny
objects, like eyelashes and sand, through blinking and tearing. If not, take
these steps:
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Tell the person not to rub the eye. Wash your hands before examining it.
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Examine the eye in a well-lighted area. To find the object, have the
person look up and down, then side to side.
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If you can't find the object, grasp the lower eyelid and gently pull
down on it to look under the lower eyelid. To look under the upper lid, you
can place a cotton-tipped swab on the outside of the upper lid and gently
flip the lid over the cotton swab.
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If the object is on an eyelid, try to gently flush it out with water. If
that does not work, try touching a second cotton-tipped swab to the object
to remove it.
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If the object is on the eye, try gently rinsing the eye with water. It
may help to use an eye dropper positioned above the outer corner of the eye.
DO NOT touch the eye itself with the cotton swab.
A scratchy feeling or other minor discomfort
may continue after removing eyelashes and other tiny objects. This will go away
within a day or two. If the person continues to have discomfort or blurred
vision, get medical help.
For larger objects or other eye emergencies,
see eye
emergency first aid.
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