What to do if you feel like there is something rubbing your eyes

Eyes are particularly important organs in the human body. If there is a problem with the eyes, I believe it will be a very serious matter for every patient. In summer, mosquitoes often fly into the eyes, and the eyes feel like there are foreign objects rubbing against them. In this case, just remove the mosquitoes. However, if some corrosive substances splash into the eyes, first aid measures should be taken in time and the eyes can be flushed with plenty of water several times.

What should I do if I feel like there is something rubbing against my eyes?

The eyes cannot be opened, there is pain in the eyes or around the eyes. After foreign objects enter the eyes, a series of symptoms will appear, such as the eyes cannot be opened, there is pain in the eyes or around the eyes, tears, dry eyes, itching, and uneven pupils.

1. Dust

When sand and dust fly into the eyes with the wind, the irritation caused often makes people rub their eyes involuntarily with their hands or handkerchiefs. This not only fails to solve the problem, but also causes foreign matter to embed into the tissue and become difficult to remove.

The correct way is

Pinch the upper eyelid with two fingers and gently lift it forward. The rescuer will blow gently into the eye to stimulate tears and flush out the sand and dust. If this method does not work, turn over the eyelid to directly search for foreign objects. Let the patient look upwards first, and the rescuer will gently search with his hands.

If not, you can look for it by turning up the upper eyelid, the edge of the eyelid and the white of the eyeball. After finding the foreign object, use a clean, wet handkerchief to open the lower eyelid to look for the foreign object. Pay special attention to the wrinkles where the lower eyelid and the eyeball meet. Foreign objects are easily retained here, so you should carefully use a corner to gently wipe out the foreign object. If a lot of sand and dust enters your eyes, rinse them with clean water.

2. Foreign matter such as dust, iron filings, etc. splashes into the eyes

When foreign objects such as iron filings, ash and sand splash into the eyes, the eye will feel a foreign body sensation, and will experience irritation symptoms such as pain and tearing. The foreign body can be seen by turning over the upper eyelid.

First aid measures

Do not rub it to prevent the foreign object from rolling and damaging the eyeball. You can pull your eyelids forward to let tears wash away the foreign body or rinse with cold water to wash away the foreign body. If it doesn't work, close your eyes, turn your eyes downward, and do the following:

1. Rinse the conjunctival sac with normal saline or 3% boric acid water.

2. Use a sterilized cotton swab dipped in a little saline to gently wipe it off, and then apply antibiotic eye drops.

3. Send to hospital for diagnosis and treatment if necessary.

Notice

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before handling the patient.

2. Do not let the patient rub his eyes.

3. Do not use cotton or other items to remove foreign objects. Do not remove foreign objects from the iris or pupil opening.

Ask people who wear contact lenses to remove them

4. Once the foreign body is removed, the person wearing contact lenses should remove their contact lenses.

3. Sulfuric acid, alkali and other highly corrosive chemicals splashed into the eyes

Timely and regular flushing of the eyes during on-site first aid is the primary guarantee to avoid blindness. Immediately find clean water nearby to rinse the injured eyes. When flushing, turn the injured eye downwards and use your index finger and thumb to pull open the eyelid to flush out as much corrosive chemicals as possible. If there is a basin of water nearby, have the child immediately immerse his eyes in the water and blink continuously. If the child is too young, you can use your hands to help the child open and close his eyelids.

Conclusion: Through the introduction above, I believe everyone has a more comprehensive understanding of the feeling of foreign objects in the eyes. The feeling of foreign objects in the eyes is a common disease condition in our lives. We must pay attention to eye hygiene to prevent eye infections.