How To Treat A Corneal Abrasion

Flush The Eye With Saline

The best way of getting something out of the eye without worsening a corneal abrasion is by flushing it. When individuals flush the eye with saline, they are essentially running liquid over the surface of the eye to wash away foreign materials. Another benefit is saline solutions have a lightly antibacterial effect, so they can help reduce the risk of infection. Patients who want to try this option should avoid using a homemade saline solution because there are cases where individuals have gotten infections from trying to use tap water. Instead, patients must use a saline solution specifically designed for cleaning the eye or a contact lens solution. They will also need to hold their eye open and allow the saline solution to flow over the eye freely. If desired, they may blink away the excess saline and repeat the flushing method a few times to thoroughly clear the eye. Patients can do this whenever they feel like something is in their eye, so it is a good way of dealing with eye discomfort without rubbing them.

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