What to do if you get a foreign body in your eye

Foreign bodies in the eye need to be treated according to the type of foreign body and the damage caused by the foreign body, and tear flushing, water flushing, surgical treatment, medication and other ways of treatment.
1. Tear irrigation: If the foreign body is sand, dust, willow floss, etc., it will usually stimulate the eyes to shed tears, so as to flush out the foreign body; if it is not flushed out, it may enter into the nasal cavity or remain in the eyes, and then turn into secretion to be discharged out of the body.
2. Flushing with water: If the foreign body is sulfuric acid, strong alkali and other corrosive liquids, you should immediately flush your eyes with a large amount of water and consult a doctor in time.
3. Surgery: If the foreign body is metal, twigs, stones, glass, etc., which damages the cornea or enters the eye, you need to go to the hospital in time for medical treatment and surgery if necessary.
4. Medication: If the foreign body is in the eye, tetanus antitoxin should be injected in time according to the doctor’s instruction, in addition, sensitive antibiotics should be used, such as vancomycin, ciprofloxacin, etc., to prevent the infection from occurring.
After the eye into the foreign body, should avoid rubbing the eye with the hand, so as not to aggravate the condition, go to the hospital in a timely manner, as soon as possible to receive treatment.