{"id":22812,"date":"2011-06-24T17:03:25","date_gmt":"2011-06-24T17:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preventblindness.org\/blog\/basic_page\/first-aid-for-eye-emergencies\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:01:43","slug":"first-aid-for-eye-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/first-aid-for-eye-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"First Aid for Eye Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Knowing what to do for an eye emergency can save valuable time and possibly prevent vision loss. Here are some instructions for basic eye injury first aid.[\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Be Prepared&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774549404541{margin-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear eye protection for all hazardous activities and sports at school, home and on the job that could lead to an eye injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> stock a first aid kit with a rigid eye shield and commercial eyewash (make sure it is not expired) before engaging in activities where an eye injury could occur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO NOT<\/strong> assume that any eye injury is harmless. When in doubt, see an eye doctor promptly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"dlp_grid_e400c26836bfe1c9_1\" class=\"dlp-grid-container\"><header class=\"dlp-grid-header dlp-grid-above dlp-grid-controls\"><\/header><div class=\"dlp-grid-documents grid-autosize\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card dlp-document-first-aid-for-eye-emergencies\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-card-inner\">\n<div class=\"dlp-grid-card-featured-img\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid-pdf.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid-pdf.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"First Aid for Eye Emergencies\" title=\"First Aid for Eye Emergencies\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 640px, 232px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid-pdf.jpg 640w, https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid-pdf.jpg 232w\" data-caption=\"First Aid for Eye Emergencies\" data-src=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid-pdf.jpg\" data-large_image=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid-pdf.jpg\" data-large_image_width=\"1088\" data-large_image_height=\"1408\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dlp-grid-card-content\">\n<div class=\"dlp-grid-card-title\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid.pdf\" >First Aid for Eye Emergencies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dlp-grid-card-document-link-wrap\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid.pdf\" class=\"dlp-download-link dlp-download-button document-library-pro-button button btn\" data-download-id=\"49084\" target=\"_blank\"  >Download<\/a><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"dlp-preview-button document-library-pro-button button btn\" data-download-url=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FS106_FirstAid.pdf\" data-download-type=\"application\/pdf\" data-title=\"First Aid for Eye Emergencies\" data-view=\"grid\" data-download-id=\"49084\" ><div class=\"dlp-icon preview dlp-button-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" aria-label=\"Preview\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M505 442.7L405.3 343c-4.5-4.5-10.6-7-17-7H372c27.6-35.3 44-79.7 44-128C416 93.1 322.9 0 208 0S0 93.1 0 208s93.1 208 208 208c48.3 0 92.7-16.4 128-44v16.3c0 6.4 2.5 12.5 7 17l99.7 99.7c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l28.3-28.3c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6.1-34zM208 336c-70.7 0-128-57.2-128-128 0-70.7 57.2-128 128-128 70.7 0 128 57.2 128 128 0 70.7-57.2 128-128 128z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"dlp-grid-footer dlp-grid-below dlp-grid-controls\"><div class=\"dlp-grid-pagination\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"modal_dlp_grid_e400c26836bfe1c9_1\" class=\"dlp-preview-modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-preview-modal-overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-dlp-preview-close=\"#modal_dlp_grid_e400c26836bfe1c9_1\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"dlp-preview-modal-close\" data-dlp-preview-close=\"#modal_dlp_grid_e400c26836bfe1c9_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-icon close\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-label=\"Close\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19 6.41L17.59 5 12 10.59 6.41 5 5 6.41 10.59 12 5 17.59 6.41 19 12 13.41 17.59 19 19 17.59 13.41 12z\" \/><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\" \/><\/svg><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dlp-preview-modal-container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"dlp-preview-modal-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<main class=\"dlp-preview-modal-content\"><\/main>\n\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"dlp-preview-modal-footer\"><\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774549443865{margin-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Chemical Burns&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]In all cases of eye contact with chemicals<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Immediately flush the eye with water or any other drinkable liquid. Hold the eye under a faucet, shower or pour water into the eye using a clean container. Keep the eye open as wide as possible during flushing. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>If a contact lens is in the eye, begin flushing over the lens immediately. Flushing may dislodge the lens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO NOT<\/strong> bandage the eye.<\/li>\n<li>Seek emergency medical care promptly after flushing (<span style=\"color: #000000;\">if possible, bring the chemical label with you to assist with treatment<\/span>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Specks in the Eye&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>DO NOT<\/strong> rub the eye.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to let tears wash the speck out or use a commercial eyewash.<\/li>\n<li>Try lifting upper eyelid outward. Look down over the lower lid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO NOT <\/strong>use tweezers or other items to try and remove the speck.<\/li>\n<li>If the speck doesn\u2019t wash out, see an eye doctor immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Blows to the Eye&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply cold compress without pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Seek emergency medical care in cases of pain, blurry vision, one eye sticks out more than the other, blood inside the eye, or discoloration (black eye), which could mean internal eye damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Cuts and Punctures of Eye and Eyelid&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO NOT<\/strong> wash out eye with water or any other liquid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO NOT<\/strong> try to remove an object that is stuck in the eye.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the eye with a rigid shield or the bottom half of a paper cup without pressure. 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