EYE, FOREIGN BODY IN

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR FOREIGN BODY IN THE EYE

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You think you have a serious injury
• Sharp FB (Foreign Body)
• The FB is a piece of chemical
• FB hit eye at high speed (e.g. metallic chip from hammering, lawnmower, explosion)
• FB is stuck on the eyeball  (Caution: do not attempt to remove)
• FB feels like it's still present after eye has been washed out
• Pain or blurred vision are present after the eye has been washed out

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

• You think you need to be seen
• Yellow or green pus occurs

Self Care at Home If

• Minor foreign body in the eye and you don't think you need to be seen

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Adult SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 David Thompson, M.D. FACEP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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