Eye stones, also known as conjunctival stones, are often difficult for patients to manage on their own at home. If there is no discomfort in the eye, clinical observation is usually sufficient. If the patient’s eyes experience discomfort such as a foreign body sensation, the patient needs to undergo surgery to remove the stone under the supervision of a doctor, and may also be treated with medication as prescribed by the doctor.
Conjunctival stones refer to multiple hard yellow dots on the lid conjunctiva, which is a degenerative product of the accumulation of epithelial cells and the concentration of mucus pressed into the epithelium. If the size of the stone is small, the patient usually has no obvious discomfort, and can be observed and followed up without special treatment.
When the stone protrudes from the conjunctival surface into the irritation of the cornea, the patient may have a foreign body sensation in the eye, or even corneal erosion. Patients need to consult a doctor in time and use a sterile needle to remove the stone under the slit lamp to relieve the foreign body sensation. Patients can also use antibiotic eye drops, such as levofloxacin eye drops and tobramycin eye drops, as prescribed by the doctor to control inflammation.
Patients with conjunctival stones are advised to seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow medical advice.