What to do
Advise the victim to refrain from rubbing the
eye but to blink a number of times. Blinking
will cause the eye to water which will help to
remove the foreign matter naturally.
the victim to sit down facing the light. Stand
behind the victim and gently lift the eyelids.
Ask the victim to roll her eyes in all
directions while you try to look for the foreign
the foreign body is spotted on the white of the
eye, do the following :
Wet a corner of a clean handkerchief or tissue
Remove the foreign body by wiping
the outer edge of the eye. Do this gently.
the foreign body is on the colored part of the
eye, do not attempt to remove it because of the
risk of scarring the eye tissue.
you are unsuccessful in removing the foreign
body, flush lukewarm water onto the eye. DO NOT
use any eye bath or eye drops.
the object is still lodged, cover the victim's
eye with a piece of sterile cotton pad. Secure
it with adhesive tape and seek medical help.