My eyes feel like something is rubbing against them

In daily life, we sometimes feel like there is something rubbing in our eyes. Generally, there is a foreign body sensation in the eyes. If after examination, no foreign body is found in the eyes, then there is basically the possibility of conjunctivitis. If we are diagnosed with conjunctivitis, we can take the anti-inflammatory drug cefaclor capsules, or drip ribavirin eye drops, and avoid eating spicy foods.

What should I do if something gets into my eye and I can’t get it out?

Close your eyes and pull your eyelids1

If the objects that enter the eyes are only attached to the surface of the eyes, just close your eyes gently for a while, then pull up your eyelids with your hands, and the foreign objects attached to the surface of the eyes will usually flow out with the tears.

Eyelid flip 2

If the foreign body in the eye is not discharged by itself through tears and you feel pain when touched, the foreign body is likely on the conjunctiva of the upper eyelid. At this time, you can turn the eyelid over to find the foreign body, and then use a cotton swab soaked in disinfection or a clean handkerchief to gently wipe off the foreign body, and the pain will disappear.

Yawning and coughing 3

Generally, when something gets into our eyes, the first thing we can do is to make our eyes cry through various methods so that the foreign body can be discharged through the tears. Yawning is undoubtedly the simplest way. As long as we lower our head, open our mouth wide, take a deep breath and yawn, tears will naturally flow from our eyes. Another method is to cough with your eyes closed, which can also make your eyes tear up and expel foreign matter.

Rinse 4

You can rinse with tap water or saline. If you happen to have eye drops, it is best to rinse your eyes with them to let the foreign matter out with the eye drops. Eye drops can not only reduce inflammation and moisturize the symptoms of dry eyes, but also help disinfect the eyes where foreign matter has entered.

Medical treatment 5

If something gets into your eye and cannot be taken out, it is recommended that you go to the hospital and the doctor will help you take it out. Do not touch your eyes deliberately, as this can easily cause redness and swelling, inflammation, and even other diseases.

Tip 6

If there is a foreign object in your eye, do not rub it with your hands. Many people will subconsciously rub their eyes with their hands when there is something in their eyes. In fact, rubbing your eyes with your hands will not make the foreign object come out. On the contrary, the rubbing action will make the foreign object stick more tightly to the eyeball. Rubbing your eyes with your hands can also easily cause inflammation of the eyes. It is recommended that you wear glasses or other things to cover your eyes when going out in windy and sandy weather.