Why is Correct First Aid for an Eye Injury Important?
Correct first aid treatment immediately following an eye injury can make a vital difference to the success of further medical treatment and can prevent loss of sight. However, first aid is only the treatment given first until experienced medical help is available. After first aid is completed, medical help should be obtained, especially if there is pain, impaired vision, or any question as to eye damage. Although first aid is important, with a badly injured eye, it is better to do too little than too much. When in doubt, about either the nature of the injury or the kind of treatment required, apply a sterile eye pad or clean handkerchief over the injured eye and seek immediate medical help. What is the First Aid Treatment for Foreign Bodies in the Eye? Foreign bodies that enter the eye (eyelash, speck of dirt, piece of glass) can often be removed by tearing and blinking. However, if this is not sufficient to remove the irritant, lift the upper lid over the lower lid, allowing the lower
