A speck of dirt can enter your eyes while driving, watching a football match or anywhere. The most obvious reaction is to rub it. But experts suggest that rubbing it would only magnify the problem which can even lead to blindness. Tiny specks of dirt can be anything – gravel, wood, eye makeup, dust particles, etc. Whatever it is, DO NOT rub your eyes.
First Aid to Remove Dirt from Eyes
Follow these steps below to remove the specks of dirt from your eyes:
- Blink – Blinking will bring tears to your eyes which will naturally wash off the dirt and grit from your eyes.
- Splash lots of water – Splashing is the safest way to remove tiny specks of dirt from the eyes.
- Roll the eyeball – Hold the upper lid and roll the eyeball in a circular motion to bring the dirt out from the inside to the outside.
Serious eye injuries have symptoms such as redness, itching, burning sensation, tearing, inflammation and blurry vision. Tiny specks of dirt can cause injury within a few seconds which is usually induced by rubbing the eyes. Seek medical or professional help for removing specks of dirt from your eyes, if you cannot do it on your own. If your eyes still hurt or burn after the above three procedures are followed, close your eyes for 30 minutes. If the discomfort persists, approach a doctor immediately.