Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Foreign Body, Eye Treatment

Call 911 if:

1. Remove Foreign Body

Don't try to remove a large object or one that is deeply stuck in the eye. For small particles or something under the upper eyelid:

For something in the corner of the eye or under the lower lid:

 

2. See a Health Care Provider

Get medical help if the person:

 

3. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by David M. Walker, MD on November 07, 2011