General Injury Advice
Foreign Bodies in the Eye
What Is It?
The most common foreign objects in the eye include dust carried by wind, metal fragments from grinding, and wood particles from drilling or cutting.
Most injuries are minor and, with the right treatment, heal without problems.
Most injuries are minor and, with the right treatment, heal without problems.
What Can You Expect
Common Symptoms
A ‘feeling’ of something being in your eye
Sharp pain in your eye, followed by burning and irritation.
Eye is watery and red.
A scratchy feeling when you blink.
Blurred vision or loss of vision in the affected eye.
More sensitive to bright lights
Sharp pain in your eye, followed by burning and irritation.
Eye is watery and red.
A scratchy feeling when you blink.
Blurred vision or loss of vision in the affected eye.
More sensitive to bright lights
Do This:
Wash your hands before using drops or ointment on your eyes
Do NOT:
Touch the eye or any contact lens
Rub eye
Try to remove the foreign object yourself
Apply pressure when bandaging the eye
Use contact lenses until doctor has advised you that it is safe to do so
Rub eye
Try to remove the foreign object yourself
Apply pressure when bandaging the eye
Use contact lenses until doctor has advised you that it is safe to do so
Returning To Work:
In most cases, after the foreign body has been removed, you can return to work either the same day or the following day.
You will be seen 24-48 hrs after the foreign body has been removed from your eye.
You will be seen 24-48 hrs after the foreign body has been removed from your eye.
When to seek medical attention urgently.
Worsening pain
Vision not improving
See flashes of light
Vision not improving
See flashes of light
Disclaimer:
It is important to note that every injury is unique for an individual person, and the management approach may vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Proper injury management requires a personalized and holistic approach to address the specific needs of each individual.
The above information is general in nature and you may need to book a consultation with us to receive specific help.
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