Sand, a fragment, a ball strike, or a cleaner splash — each has its own response, but three prohibitions unite them: no rubbing, no pressure, no drops of your own. Your eye is no place for experiments.
In short — what to do
- Blink rapidly and let tears work.
- Rinse with clean lukewarm water or saline — from the nose outward.
- Pull the upper lid over the lower for seconds.
- Not out, or a scratchy feeling lasts hours? Doctor today — corneal scratches get infected.
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A small loose speck (dust/lash) on the surface
- Blink rapidly and let tears work.
- Rinse with clean lukewarm water or saline — from the nose outward.
- Pull the upper lid over the lower for seconds.
- Not out, or a scratchy feeling lasts hours? Doctor today — corneal scratches get infected.
Injuries that go straight to the ER
- An object stuck IN the eye (fragment, wire): never try to remove it — cover the eye with a taped paper cup with zero pressure, cover the GOOD eye too to limit movement, and 998.
- A hard blow (ball, punch, cork): a cold compress AROUND the eye without pressing on it — any blurred vision, blood inside the eye, or severe pain = ER.
- A chemical: immediate continuous rinsing 20 minutes (injured eye down) then ER — rinsing before everything.
- A cut or puncture of lid or eye: cover without pressure and 998.
Danger signs after any eye injury
- Reduced or blurred vision, or new "floaters" and flashes.
- Visible blood inside the eye, or an irregular pupil.
- Severe persistent pain or marked light sensitivity.
One moment
The golden eye rule: all you usually need is rinsing or covering — everything else belongs to the specialist. One eye cannot be replaced by a minute's improvisation.
This content is for general health education only and is not medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call 998.