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Eye, Foreign Body in

Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • A foreign body (FB) or object lodged in the eye.
  • Main symptoms are irritation, pain, tearing and blinking.
General Information
  • Foreign bodies in the eye need to be removed, as they can damage the eye.
  • The most common objects that get in the eye are an eyelash or a piece of dried mucus ("sleep"). Particulate matter such as sand, dirt, sawdust, or grit also can be blown into the eyes. Tree and plant pollen can blow into the eyes.
  • Rubbing the eye can lead to the foreign object scratching the cornea (clear part in center of eye).

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