6 Safe Ways To Remove Something Stuck In Your Eye!

Last Updated on November 28, 2020

© pixabay If you think about it, eyelids and eyelashes may not seem like a good enough layer of protection to keep something so important and sensitive like the eyes safe. But truth be told, they are extremely effective in preventing external objects from entering our eyes and eventually causing any damage. And if something finds a way into your eye, it starts producing tears to get rid of it quickly. Most times, this system works perfectly. But when it doesn’t, it can be extremely uncomfortable or even painful. Having something stuck in your eyes can also lead to severe damage if you don’t safely remove it. Here’s how to get dirt and debris out of your eye without endangering your eye health.

1. Wash Your Hands

This is the first thing you should do as soon as you realize you have something stuck in your eye. Our hands are usually full of germs, and the eye region is very sensitive and a gateway for bacteria and viruses. To avoid further eye problems such as infections, wash your hands thoroughly. Here’s how you should do it:

• First, wet your hands with water.
• Rub and scrub your hands for 20 seconds.
• Rinse your hands and then Dry them.

That’s it. Now you can worry about taking the object out of your eye. Warning: if you wear contact lenses, take it out of the affected eye as soon as you wash your hands so they won’t get scratched. In some cases, this sensation of having a foreign object in the eye can even be caused by a torn contact lens.

2. Look In The Mirror

Get in front of a mirror in a well-lit room, use your clean hands to open your eye, and try to find the object. If you don’t know what’s stuck in your eye, this step can be important to identify it. Be very careful, and don’t forget to pull your lower lid down and lift your upper lid to check if the object is stuck in there. Depending on the object’s size and its location inside the eye, you might easily remove it with your fingers. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. Please don’t try to do it if the object is not easily accessible, since you run the risk of causing an eye injury. Additional tip: ask a friend or a family member to help you out. This person may be able to identify the threat more easily and perhaps even remove it. Just make sure whoever is going to help you washes his hands properly before touching your face.