First Aid Treatment for Eye Irritant
Important Information
Patient Care; Eye Irritants
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Wear gloves to protect yourself and the patient from disease transmission
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Inspect the eye and attempt to locate the irritant
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Either you or the patient should lift the upper eye lid and gently pull it down over the lower eye lashes
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Encourage the patient to blink and let tears wash irritants away
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If irritants remain, flush the eye with a gentle stream of water using a first aid eye wash or carefully attempt to dislodge it with a sterile moistened cloth
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If the irritant remains, have the patient seek treatment from an eye specialist