First, do not rub your eyes
It is a very inappropriate practice for foreign bodies to enter the eyes and rub them.
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On the one hand, rubbing the eyes may bring in bacteria, causing bacterial infections and inflammation. On the other hand, it may also abrasion the cornea, and even embed a foreign body in the cornea that is not easy to fall off, aggravating the damage, resulting in vision loss or even blindness.
Second, distinguish three major types of foreign bodies
1. Ordinary foreign bodies (dust, sand grains, flying insects, etc.)
- Blow out or find out as much as possible
Gently pull the eyelid forward to create a little gap between the eyelid and the eyeball, allowing the tears to wash down, and the foreign body can usually be discharged after a few seconds.
If the above methods do not work, turn your eyelids to check and wipe off the foreign body attached to the conjunctival sac with a handkerchief or cotton swab. If not, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible, and during the epidemic period, remember to take appropriate protective measures for your child and yourself.
2. Strong acids and strong bases (bleach, cleaner, ordinary desiccant, etc.)
- Correct handling of irritating foreign bodies
Try to make eyes tearful to relieve acid-base damage; Rinse your eyes with plenty of water for 10 to 15 minutes and then seek medical attention immediately.
3. Dangerous particles (iron filings, glass slag, broken porcelain, etc.)
——Do not pull out foreign objects without authorization
If it is a dangerous object piercing the eye, there is no doubt that you must quickly seek medical treatment, but on the way to the doctor, you should cover the injured part with a cup, bowl, etc., and try not to move your eyeballs.
3. If necessary, please seek medical attention
If after self-treatment, there is still burning, edema or blurred vision and other discomfort, indicating that the foreign body may fall into the eye tissue, do not be careless, go to the hospital in time for treatment, and use drugs under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate symptoms. During the epidemic period, remember to take appropriate protective measures for your child and yourself.