Eye - Foreign Body In

General Information on Eye - Foreign Body In

A foreign object in the eye occurs when an object, such as wood, plastic, metal, stone, sand, paint, vapor, fabric, an eyelash, or any other foreign material becomes displaced or lodged within the eye.

Symptoms of Eye - Foreign Body In

Irritation, pain, swelling, or redness of the eye
Tearing or “watery eyes”
Photosensitivity (sensitivity to light)
Foreign object that can be seen in the eye, if properly examined. (Object may be difficult to see without proper examination or medical equipment)
Further irritation from blinking

Treatments For Eye - Foreign Body In

In many cases, dirt and eyelashes can be removed through the application of water and the eye’s own “flushing” mechanisms. However, if the patient cannot remove the object from their eye on their own, treatment to remove the foreign object will be conducted appropriately depending on the size and location of the object within the eye by their health care professional. Depending on severity, an eye patch may be applied to help keep the eye temporarily closed. A follow-up exam is typically recommended to check for possible eye damage or infection. If you are persistently experiencing the symptoms listed above, please contact your doctor for further diagnosis.

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