EYE, FOREIGN BODY IN

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR EYE, FOREIGN BODY IN

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

You think your child has a serious injury.
Sharp FB (Foreign Body).
FB is a piece of chemical.
FB hit eye at high speed (e.g., metallic chip from hammering, lawnmower, explosion).
FB stuck on the eyeball (caution: do not attempt to remove).
FB feels like it's still present after eye has been washed out.
You want your child seen.

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

You think your child needs to be seen.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.

Parent Care at Home If

Minor foreign body in the eye and you don't think your child needs to be seen (reason: probably can be removed at home).

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.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2004

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