How To Remove Metal From The Eye

If your job requires you to work extensively with metal and you are silly enough to do so without the use of the proper safety equipment, one of the injuries that you may be forced to deal with is getting metal in your eye. Whilst it is recommended that you seek professional medical attention for these injuries as soon as possible, you may be able to begin first aid yourself.

First, you will need to decide whether it is safe for you to attempt first aid or whether you should just leave it. If the metals (like brass ,copper or steel) shard is embedded in your eye or is affecting your vision, you should leave it for the professionals. The same goes for if the injury is a result of hammering or grinding.

If you think that it is safe for you to attempt first aid, you will need to wash your hands thoroughly. Then, try and spot the metal shard. Pull your lower eyelid down; look left to right, up and down. Pull your upper eyelid up; look left to right, up and down.

Once you spot the metal shard, you should try flushing it out, but only if it is floating on your eye’s surface. Fill a small glass with a saline solution (or warm water). Then, put your head down, place the glass at the base of your eye socket and tilt your head back slowly. You may need to repeat this process.

If you have been unsuccessful in removing the metal shard from your eye, it is imperative that you immediately make your way to a doctor or even the emergency room. If you think that you have removed the shard but notice that your eye is still irritated or red, you should also seek medical attention as soon as possible.