If the nail falls into the eye, observe the area where the nail remains. If the nail remains on the surface of the eye, remove the nail by rinsing the conjunctival sac with saline or using a microscope, and if the nail scratches the cornea, the patient may be treated with medication as prescribed by the doctor to promote recovery.
If the nail remains in the eye, patients should avoid rubbing the eye with their hands, which may lead to secondary damage to the eye. The patient can flush the conjunctival sac with saline to flush the nail residue out of the eye. If conjunctival sac rinsing is not effective, patients can use a microscope to remove the nail under the microscope to relieve eye discomfort.
If the nail scratches the cornea, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor eye drops and other medications to promote damage repair, but also use tobramycin eye drops to prevent infection.
It is recommended that patients with foreign objects in the eye seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow medical advice.