Ever had something stuck in your eye?
Ever had something stuck in your eye?
In our profession we refer to this as a foreign body. These could be anything from metal getting stuck in your eye while welding, grass flicking up into your eye while mowing the lawns or sand from a day at the beach. It can happen to anyone and is often difficult to remove by yourself at home.
Did you know that our optometrists can easily and painlessly remove these? The best part is, you don’t have to sit and wait to be triaged at the hospital emergency department!
If you think you’ve got something stuck in your eye (and trust us, you’ll know about it), come in and see us as soon as possible to get it removed. A quick appointment with an experienced optometrist is often all that is needed to have you feeling good as new.
Below is an image of two pieces of rusty metal lodged into one of our patient’s eyes…
Luckily, Mr. V.B came in to see us quickly and no further irritation or inflammation occurred. Below is the photo taken after the rusty metal shards were removed…
As you can see, Mr. V.B’s eye instantly looks clearer and healthier. He felt instantly relived and after using some eye drops for a couple of days afterwards, it was like it never even happened!
So, let us know if you ever find yourself in this uncomfortable position. Don’t suffer in silence, just put aside 20 minutes of your day to get it sorted.
