What should I do if I can’t get iron filings out of my eyes?

Patients with iron filings in the eye can’t get them out, they can be removed by swabbing with wet cotton swabs or rinsing, or surgically removed if the condition requires. 1. Extra-ocular foreign body: If the iron filings are located in the conjunctiva, hidden in the conjunctival vault can not be removed, you can use surface anesthetics drops in the eye, swabbed with a sterile wet cotton swabs or rinsed out of the conjunctival sac. Iron chips are located in the superficial cornea, after surface anesthesia, swabbed out with a wet cotton swab, if the location is deeper, the patient can use a sterile hypodermic needle to remove the foreign body. 2. Intraocular foreign body: If the iron chip enters into the eye, it should be taken out as soon as possible. For the foreign body in the iris and the anterior chamber, it can be taken out from the corneal rim by making an incision, and for the foreign body located in the posterior segment of the eye, it can be taken out by vitreous surgery. It is recommended that patients with iron filings in the eye seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow medical advice.