What Should I Do If Something Gets Stuck in My Eye and Causes Irritation?

If something gets into your eye and causes irritation, you can close your eyes and wait for it to come out naturally, or gently wipe it away with a damp cotton swab or clean handkerchief. If the situation is severe, seek prompt medical attention.

1. Gently close your eyes for a moment or gently lift your upper eyelid. Generally, foreign objects attached to the surface of the eye can be expelled naturally with tears.

2. If the foreign object in your eye cannot be expelled naturally and you feel irritation, it may be lodged on the conjunctiva inside the upper eyelid. Turn over your eyelid to locate the object and gently wipe it away with a damp cotton swab or clean handkerchief. Alternatively, you can rinse it with clean water, which will immediately relieve the irritation.

3. If you still cannot find the foreign object in your eye after flipping over your eyelid, it may be lodged on the cornea. Do not attempt to remove it yourself. Seek medical attention immediately.

1. Chronic conjunctivitis can cause irritation due to inflammatory stimulation, resulting in conjunctival follicles and papillary hyperplasia. Antibacterial eyedrops can be prescribed to improve the condition.

2. Conjunctival stones can form due to the accumulation of necrotic tissue cells caused by untreated chronic conjunctivitis. Surgical removal of the stones may be necessary.

3. Foreign objects lodged in the cornea or conjunctiva should be carefully removed under a slit lamp, and eyedrops should be prescribed to prevent infection.

4. Trichiasis, a condition where the eyelashes grow inward and irritate the eye, may cause a foreign body sensation and pain. The affected eyelashes may need to be removed.

Therefore, when experiencing a foreign body sensation in your eye, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.