Removal of Foreign Body (Eye)
Aftercare
- Oral NSAIDs for pain relief.
- Avoid rubbing the eye to prevent further damage.
- Avoid use of contact lenses until symptoms have resolved.
- Small corneal abrasions are self-limited and typically heal within 24-48 hours.
- Avoid use of eye patches as they slow healing and cause blurred vision; evidence shows lack of proven benefit.
Follow-up
- Consider daily follow-up for large corneal ulcers due to increased risk of secondary bacterial infection.
- Return if symptoms persist beyond 48 hours.
- Return if symptoms continue to worsen in the initial 24-48 hours.
- Pediatric patients who are unwilling to open their eye after 24 hours should be referred to ophthalmology.