Nearly everyone knows what it is like to have something in the eye. Depending on the type of substance and the manner in
which it enters the eye, foreign bodies could be anything from a minor nuisance to a serious threat to vision. If a foreign
body cannot be removed by manipulating the lids or irrigating the eye, then it should be covered and medical treatment
sought as soon as possible. If a foreign body has entered the eye at a high velocity, for instance while operating any
machinery such as grinders, lawn mowers, etc., then there is a possibility of perforation of the eye. In any situation where
there has been sharp trauma or a foreign body has entered the eye at high velocity, no attempt should be made at irrigation
or treatment. The eye should be covered so as to protect it from further damage, and the patient should report immediately
to an emergency room.
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