If the bugs fly into the eye and cannot come out, the patient needs to avoid rubbing the eye and can use saline to flush the conjunctival sac to flush the bugs out. If they cannot be flushed out, the flying insects need to be surgically removed under a microscope to relieve the discomfort.
Since the eyes are directly exposed to the body surface, there is a possibility that the bugs may fly into the eyes or be blown into the eyes by the wind, and the patient’s eyes may experience discomfort such as a foreign body sensation in the eyes, conjunctival congestion, photophobia, and tearing. Patients need to avoid rubbing the eyes, otherwise not only can’t get the bugs out, but also may bruise the cornea.
Patients can use saline to rinse the conjunctival sac to flush out the bugs. If the bugs cannot be flushed out, the patient can have a foreign body removal procedure to remove the bugs.
It is recommended that patients with ocular congestion and other discomforts seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and select the appropriate treatment as prescribed by their physician.