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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Objects in the Eye</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-hw98529"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="05b2fd26" fingerprint-exact="9b40f5fa">It's not uncommon for a speck of dirt or a small object, such as an eyelash or makeup, to get in your eye. Usually your natural tears will wash the object out. Objects may scratch the surface of the eye (cornea) or may become stuck on the eye. If the <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123755" data-hw-section="stc123755-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123755" data-hwid="stc123755" hw:section-href="stc123755-sec" href="?id=stc123755#stc123755-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">cornea</span></a> is scratched, it can be hard to tell when you have gotten the object out, because a scratched cornea may feel painful and as though something is still in the eye. Most corneal scratches are minor and heal on their own in 1 or 2 days.</p> <p fingerprint="f97398ee" fingerprint-exact="642769a5">Small objects traveling at high speed or sharp objects traveling at any speed can cause serious injury to many parts of the eyeball. Injury may cause bleeding, a change in the size or shape of the pupil, a film over the eye lens, or damage to the inside of the eyeball. These objects may become embedded deep in the eye and may require medical treatment.</p> <p fingerprint="f398c675" fingerprint-exact="e67295aa">Objects in the eye can be prevented by using protective eyewear. Wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields when working with power tools or chemicals or doing any activity that might cause an object or substance to get into your eyes. Some professions, such as health care and construction, may require workers to use protective eyewear to reduce the risk of foreign objects or substances or body fluids getting in the eyes.</p> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-hw98543"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="obeye"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1271" data-hw-entity-key="1271" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a concern about an object in the eye?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This could be because an object is or was in the eye or because you think that there might be an object in the eye.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2687" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2687" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1271">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Concern about object in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2688" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2688" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1271">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Concern about object in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion616" data-hw-entity-key="616" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you? </div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer1332" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="47"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1332" data-hw-parent-entity-key="616">Less than 4 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 4 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer1333" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1333" data-hw-parent-entity-key="616">4 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">4 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion652" data-hw-entity-key="652" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a heat or chemical burn to the eye?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1409" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1409" data-hw-parent-entity-key="652">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Heat or chemical burn to eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1410" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1410" data-hw-parent-entity-key="652">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Heat or chemical burn to eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1272" data-hw-entity-key="1272" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had an eye injury that is more than just an object in the eye?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2689" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2689" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1272">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye injury</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2690" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2690" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1272">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye injury</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1146" data-hw-entity-key="1146" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has an object punctured or gone through the surface of the eyeball?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If the object is still there, do not try to remove it, and do not put any pressure on or around it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2435" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2435" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1146">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object punctured or penetrated the eyeball</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2436" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2436" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1146">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object punctured or penetrated the eyeball</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1149" data-hw-entity-key="1149" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had any new vision changes? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">These could include vision loss, double vision, or new trouble seeing clearly.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2441" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2441" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1149">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New vision changes</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2442" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2442" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1149">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New vision changes</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1150" data-hw-entity-key="1150" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did you have a sudden loss of vision?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">A loss of vision means that you cannot see out of the eye or out of some part of the eye. The vision in that area is gone.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2443" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2443" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1150">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sudden vision loss</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2444" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2444" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1150">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sudden vision loss</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1151" data-hw-entity-key="1151" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you still have vision loss?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2445" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2445" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1151">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss still present</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2446" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2446" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1151">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss still present</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1152" data-hw-entity-key="1152" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the vision loss occur within the past day?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2447" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2447" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1152">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss occurred in the past day</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2448" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2448" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1152">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss occurred in the past day</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1153" data-hw-entity-key="1153" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had double vision?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2449" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2449" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1153">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Double vision</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2450" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2450" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1153">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Double vision</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1154" data-hw-entity-key="1154" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you seeing double now?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2451" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2451" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1154">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Double vision now present</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2452" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2452" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1154">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Double vision now present</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1155" data-hw-entity-key="1155" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the double vision occur within the past day?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2453" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2453" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1155">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Double vision occurred in the past day</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2454" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2454" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1155">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Double vision occurred in the past day</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1156" data-hw-entity-key="1156" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having trouble seeing?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This means you are having new problems reading ordinary print or seeing things at a distance.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2455" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2455" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1156">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Decreased vision</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2456" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2456" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1156">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Decreased vision</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1183" data-hw-entity-key="1183" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there an object in the eye now? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If the object hit the eye at a high speed or is a piece of metal, do not try to remove it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2510" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2510" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1183">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2511" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2511" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1183">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1184" data-hw-entity-key="1184" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the object hit the eye at high speed?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">With high speeds, there is a high risk of serious eye injury even if the symptoms seem minor.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2512" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2512" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1184">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object hit eye at high speed</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2513" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2513" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1184">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object hit eye at high speed</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1185" data-hw-entity-key="1185" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any metal in the eye?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2514" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2514" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1185">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Metal in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2515" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2515" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1185">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Metal in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1186" data-hw-entity-key="1186" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Can you easily remove the object from the eye?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If the object is on the surface of the eye, you may be able to <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7220">remove it safely</a>. Do not try to remove the object if it is metal.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2516" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2516" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1186">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Able to remove object in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2517" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2517" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1186">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unable to remove object in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1273" data-hw-entity-key="1273" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has there been a change in the size or shape of the pupil (the black center of the eye)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2691" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2691" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1273">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pupil changes after object got in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2692" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2692" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1273">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pupil changes after object got in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion514" data-hw-entity-key="514" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any eye pain?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1118" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1118" data-hw-parent-entity-key="514">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1119" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1119" data-hw-parent-entity-key="514">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion515" data-hw-entity-key="515" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7017">Signs of pain in an adult or child</a> are different than <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7019">signs of pain in a baby or toddler</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1120" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1120" data-hw-parent-entity-key="515">8 to 10: Severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe eye pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1121" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1121" data-hw-parent-entity-key="515">5 to 7: Moderate pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate eye pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1122" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1122" data-hw-parent-entity-key="515">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild eye pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion517" data-hw-entity-key="517" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does light make your eyes hurt?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1125" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1125" data-hw-parent-entity-key="517">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sensitivity to light</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1126" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1126" data-hw-parent-entity-key="517">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sensitivity to light</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1124" data-hw-entity-key="1124" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does the light hurt so much that you have trouble opening your eyes?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2391" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2391" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1124">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hard to open eyes because of discomfort with light</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2392" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2392" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1124">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hard to open eyes because of discomfort with light</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1125" data-hw-entity-key="1125" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does it feel like there is something in the eye?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This is worse than the eye feeling gritty or a little irritated. This actually may make it hard to keep the eye open.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2393" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2393" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1125">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Feels like something is in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2394" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2394" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1125">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Feels like something is in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1126" data-hw-entity-key="1126" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is it very hard or impossible to open the eye because of the discomfort?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2395" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2395" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1126">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hard to open eye because of discomfort with feeling something in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2396" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2396" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1126">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hard to open eye because of discomfort with feeling something in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1127" data-hw-entity-key="1127" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any redness in the part of the eye that's usually white?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This does not include a blood spot on the eye.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2397" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2397" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1127">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Redness in part of eye that's usually white</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2398" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2398" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1127">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Redness in part of eye that's usually white</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1128" data-hw-entity-key="1128" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the eye been red for more than 24 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2399" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2399" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1128">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye red for more than 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2400" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2400" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1128">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye red for more than 24 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1129" data-hw-entity-key="1129" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think the eyelid or the skin around the eye may be infected?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Symptoms could include redness, pus, increasing pain, or a lot of swelling. (A small bump or pimple on the eyelid, called a stye, usually is not a problem.) You might also have a fever.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2401" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2401" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1129">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection around eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2402" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2402" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1129">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection around eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion17" data-hw-entity-key="17" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have a fever?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer40" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="40" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer41" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="41" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1315" data-hw-entity-key="1315" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">What weakens the immune system in an <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">adult or older child</a> may be different than in a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6964">young child or baby</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2783" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2783" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1315">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes or immune problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2784" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2784" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1315">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes or immune problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1131" data-hw-entity-key="1131" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any pus coming from the area around the eye (not from the eye itself)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2405" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2405" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1131">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pus from area around eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2406" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2406" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1131">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pus from area around eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1191" data-hw-entity-key="1191" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any swelling around the eye?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2526" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2526" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1191">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling around eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2527" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2527" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1191">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling around eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1192" data-hw-entity-key="1192" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the swelling so severe that you cannot see out of the eye?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2528" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2528" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1192">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe swelling around eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2529" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2529" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1192">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe swelling around eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1193" data-hw-entity-key="1193" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the swelling getting worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2530" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2530" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1193">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling around eye is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2531" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2531" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1193">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling around eye is getting worse</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1132" data-hw-entity-key="1132" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any blood in the eye?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This includes blood spots on the surface of the eye.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2407" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2407" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1132">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood spot or blood in eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2408" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2408" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1132">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood spot or blood in eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1133" data-hw-entity-key="1133" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any blood in the colored part of the eye?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Blood that is only in the white part of the eye is usually not as serious as blood in the colored part of the eye.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2409" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2409" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1133">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood is in colored part of eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2410" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2410" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1133">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood is in colored part of eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1134" data-hw-entity-key="1134" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does the blood cover more than one-fourth of the white part of the eye?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2411" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2411" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1134">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood covers more than one-fourth of white of the eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2412" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2412" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1134">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood covers more than one-fourth of white of the eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1194" data-hw-entity-key="1194" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the blood spot getting bigger or is the amount of blood increasing?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2532" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2532" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1194">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood spot or amount of blood is growing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2533" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2533" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1194">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood spot or amount of blood is growing</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1138" data-hw-entity-key="1138" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having a contact lens problem?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2419" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2419" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1138">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Contact lens problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2420" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2420" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1138">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Contact lens problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1139" data-hw-entity-key="1139" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Can you remove the contact lenses?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2421" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2421" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1139">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Able to remove contact lenses</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2422" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2422" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1139">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unable to remove contact lenses</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1140" data-hw-entity-key="1140" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does removing the contact lenses make the eye problem better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2423" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2423" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1140">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Removing contact lenses helps</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2424" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2424" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1140">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Removing contact lenses helps</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1136" data-hw-entity-key="1136" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any pus or thick drainage coming from the eye (not from the skin around the eye)?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This does not include water or thin, watery drainage. Pus is thicker and may make the eyelids stick together.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2415" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2415" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1136">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pus draining from eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2416" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2416" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1136">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pus draining from eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="obeye" data-hw-section="hw98614" hw:section-href="hw98614" hw:document-href="obeye" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=obeye#hw98614">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="obeye" data-hw-section="obeye-RelInfo" hw:section-href="obeye-RelInfo" hw:document-href="obeye" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=obeye#obeye-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7220"><p>There are a couple of ways to <b>safely remove an object from the eye</b>.</p><p><b>Do not try to remove</b>:</p><ul><li>Any object made of metal.</li><li>Any object that has punctured the eye.</li></ul><p><b>To remove a nonmetal object</b> that is on the surface of the eye or inside the eyelid:</p><ul><li>Wash your hands before you touch the eye.</li><li>Try to gently flush out the object with water.</li><li>If the object is on the white part of the eye or inside the lower lid, wet a cotton swab or the tip of a twisted piece of tissue and touch the end to the object. The object should cling to the swab or tissue.</li><li>Do not use tweezers, toothpicks, or other hard items to remove an object.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6964"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in children are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and congenital heart disease.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which are used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7017"><p>Pain in adults and older children</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7019"><p>Pain in children under 3 years</p><p>It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in.</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries constantly no matter what you do. The baby may kick, make fists, or grimace.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The baby is very fussy, clings to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: The baby is a little fussy and clings to you a little but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="obeye" data-hw-section="hw98614" hw:section-href="hw98614" hw:document-href="obeye" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=obeye#hw98614">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="obeye" data-hw-section="obeye-RelInfo" hw:section-href="obeye-RelInfo" hw:document-href="obeye" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=obeye#obeye-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="obeye" data-hw-section="hw98614" hw:section-href="hw98614" hw:document-href="obeye" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=obeye#hw98614">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="obeye" data-hw-section="obeye-RelInfo" hw:section-href="obeye-RelInfo" hw:document-href="obeye" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=obeye#obeye-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleeyein" data-hw-section="hw91270">Eye Injuries</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlechbey" data-hw-section="hw85011">Burns to the Eye</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-hw98614"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="c04f692c" fingerprint-exact="e9ab495f">These tips can help you remove an object from the eye. If you are caring for a child who can't hold still, have another adult help you.</p> <ul fingerprint="58ab2b0b" fingerprint-exact="a32f7183"> <li>Wash your hands before touching the eye. </li> <li>Don't rub. <p>Don't rub the eye since this can scratch the outer surface (cornea) of the eye. You may have to keep small children from rubbing their eyes. </p></li> <li>Remove contacts. <p>If you wear contact lenses, take your contacts out before you try to remove the object or flush the eye. </p></li> <li>Check the location. <ul><li>If an object is over the dark center (pupil) of the eye or over the colored part (iris) of the eye, you may try to flush it out gently with water. If the object does not come out with flushing, wear dark glasses and call your health professional. Do not put any pressure on the eye. </li><li>If the object is on the white part (sclera) of the eye or inside the lower lid, wet a cotton swab or the tip of a twisted piece of tissue and touch the end of it to the object. The object should cling to the swab or tissue. Some minor irritation is common after you have removed the object in this way. </li><li>Often the object may be under the upper eyelid and can be removed by lifting the upper lid away and gently flushing the eye with cool water. A clean eyedropper may help. </li></ul></li> <li>Use caution. <p>Do not try to remove a piece of metal from your eye, an object that has punctured the eye, or an object stuck on the eye after flushing with water. </p></li> <li>Avoid these. <p>Never use tweezers, toothpicks, or other hard items to remove any object. Using these items could cause eye damage. </p></li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="8804dc09" fingerprint-exact="e464074b"> <li>Vision changes, such as blurred vision, loss of vision, or double vision.</li> <li>Pain or drainage that does not get better.</li> <li>New blood in the eye.</li> <li>New sensitivity to light.</li> <li>New signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, pus, or a fever.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <ul fingerprint="fbc61d28" fingerprint-exact="00a1ba07"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="tw9155" 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