General
Eye Foreign Body
An eye foreign body is anything from outside that gets into or onto the eye, such as dust, wood, metal, an insect, an eyelash or makeup. Some cause only irritation, but others can injure the eye and threaten vision.
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What is eye foreign body?
An eye foreign body is anything from outside that gets into or onto the eye, such as dust, wood, metal, an insect, an eyelash or makeup. Some cause only irritation, but others can injure the eye and threaten vision.
Common symptoms
- Feeling that something is in the eye
- Redness
- Constant tearing
- Eye pain
- Sensitivity to light
How we treat it at AfterOurs
Do not rub the eye and do not try to remove anything that is stuck. A provider examines the eye and can remove a surface object when it is safe. Pain relief such as ibuprofen and antibiotic eye drops may be used to prevent infection. Deep or embedded objects need an eye specialist or ER.
When to come in
Come in the same day for redness, tearing or pain after something gets in your eye. Go to the ER if the object may have penetrated the eye or vision is affected.
What to expect at your visit
- Step 1
Check in
Walk in, or book online to hold your place and skip the wait.
- Step 2
See a provider
A clinician examines you and runs any on-site tests you need.
- Step 3
Leave with a plan
Treatment, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, and a visit summary.
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