Saline eye wash, i.e., using sterilized saline to flush the eyes, also known as conjunctival sac rinsing, can remove foreign bodies on the conjunctival sac and reduce eye irritation, but it should not be used frequently, or it may lead to patients’ eye discomfort.
The benefits of saline eye rinsing are first of all that it can make the foreign bodies and inflammatory secretions left on the conjunctival sac to be thoroughly removed, and also can make various irritating factors to be reduced, thus reducing the damage to the ocular surface tissues and lowering the risk of postoperative intraocular infections.
First of all, if the eyes are accidentally stained with chemical irritants, it is necessary to flush the conjunctival eyes with large amounts of saline, but also note that you need to rotate the eyeball to rinse thoroughly, so that there is no residual chemical drugs in the conjunctival sac, reducing the risk of conjunctivitis and keratitis.
However, patients should not use saline to flush the conjunctival sac for a long period of time, otherwise it may interfere with the environment of the eye and lead to eye discomfort.
It is recommended that patients with significant ocular discomfort seek prompt medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow their doctor’s instructions.