Emergency Foreign Body Removal

What to Expect

When you first arrive at our office, we will assess the severity of the foreign object in your eye and determine a course of action to prevent unnecessary damage to your eye. Depending on the situation, our optometrist may ask a few questions about how it is affecting your vision. For treatment, we may be able to flush the object out of your eye by using a saline solution. On the other hand, we may use tools to grasp the object and gently remove it from your eye. Afterward, we will thoroughly cleanse your eye and provide an antibiotic to prevent infections.

Aftercare

Once our eye doctor removes the foreign object, you will receive information on how to care for the site at home. This may include using an antibiotic for a designated amount of time after the injury. Our optometrist will also educate you on any additional steps you should take, such as disinfecting your eye regularly and not using contact lenses for a period. A follow-up appointment may be needed to monitor the healing process and prescribe additional treatments as needed.

Prevention

We understand how concerning it is to have a foreign body stuck in your eye. That is why, after we remove the object, we will educate you on ways to reduce your risk of an injury in the future, although we understand that not all instances are preventable. For example, our eye doctor will educate you on when to wear safety goggles at work or while playing sports. Foreign body removal is a delicate process that you should leave to an expert to avoid permanent damage to your eye. Dr. Goldberg and our team at Giant Optical offer this service on an emergency basis.