Your eyes and the areas around them are very sensitive to temperature, chemicals and foreign objects. Knowing what to do in an emergency can make the difference between losing or saving your sight. Here are some of the likely eye emergencies you could encounter and how to take care of your eye until you can see emergency personnel or an ophthalmologist.
1. Small Foreign Objects in Your Eye
A speck of dust or an eyelash can feel like a boulder in your eye.
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