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Eye, Foreign Body in

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A foreign body (FB) or object becomes lodged in 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 other grit also can be blown into the eyes. The main symptoms are irritation, pain, and tears.	If not, see these other symptoms If doesn't look like foreign body in eye, see EYE, RED (WITHOUT PUS)