First Aid for Eye Emergencies
- DO lift upper eyelid outward and down over the lower lid
- DO let tears wash out speck or particle, or use an eye wash
- DO - if the speck doesn't was out - keep eye closed, bandage lightly and see a doctor
- DO NOT rub the eye
Prior to getting emergency medical care:
- DO gently apply small cold compresses without pressure immediately to reduce pain and swelling
- DO seek emergency medical care in cases of pain, reduced vision or discoloration (black eye), which could mean internal damage to the eye
- DO bandage lightly without pressure and see a doctor at once
- DO NOT wash out the eye with water
- DO NOT try to remove an object stuck in the eye
