When the patient has a foreign body in the eye that cannot be removed, avoid rubbing the eye with the hand, and use saline to flush the conjunctival sac to dislodge the foreign body. If rinsing is not effective, the foreign body can be removed through surgery.
When a foreign body, such as sand or a small insect, gets into the eye, the patient should avoid rubbing the eye with his hands, otherwise the friction between the foreign body and the eye can lead to corneal damage, which can lead to keratitis. And the bacteria on the hands may also enter the eyes, causing bacterial infection, resulting in conjunctivitis and other eye infections.
Patients can use saline to rinse the conjunctival sac to dislodge the foreign body, thus promoting recovery and relieving eye discomfort. If rinsing is not effective, patients can have the foreign body surgically removed to relieve eye pain and other discomfort. After the foreign body is removed, patients can use antibiotic eye drops to prevent infection, such as levofloxacin hydrochloride eye drops, tobramycin eye drops and so on.
Patients with foreign bodies in the eye are advised to seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and to undergo treatment under the guidance of a doctor.