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What are YOU gonna do about…EYE INJURIES?Things to watch for…Severe or constant pain or burningObject stuck in the eye (like a piece of metal or glass)Redness and swellingBlurry vision, trouble keeping eye open, light sensitiveVapors or fumes in the airIf injury is from a chemical, make a note of the namefor Poison Control if possibleWhat to do…• Avoid rubbing eye since this can cause more damage.• Have victim sit down with their head tilted backwards.• Wash hands before touching eye area.If the injury is a loose foreign object:• Gently separate eyelids to see if you can locate a foreignobject - can try removing it by wiping gently with damptissue.• Ask victim if he/she wears contact lenses, and if so, askhim or her to remove them.• Have victim lean over sink or lie on back, hold eye open,and gently flush eye with lukewarm water or a saline solution.• Get medical help if you are not successful.If there is an object sticking out of the eye:• Put thick soft pads around the object that is sticking out.• DO NOT try to remove or press on the object!• Carefully wrap with a roller bandage to hold thick padsaround the object.• Get medical attention immediately!If injury is from a blow to the eye:• Apply an icepack to reduce pain and swelling.• Seek medical attention if damage to eye or blurred vision.Continued on next page...www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325185