What to do in case of an eye injury?

What to do in case of an eye injury? IANS Mid-Day Lifestyle By Aakanksha Ahire Published Nov 03, 2023 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Do not rub your eye It is important to resist the urge to touch or rub the affected eye as this will only worsen the situation Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gently rinse your eye If there are visible foreign particles in the eye, gently rinse it with clean water. Avoid using tap water, as it may irritate the eye Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Cover the injured eye Protect the injured eye by covering it with clean, sterile gauze or a soft, cotton cloth. This will help prevent further contamination Photo Courtesy: iStock [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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