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Eye - Foreign Object

Types of Foreign Objects in the Eye

  • Blowing Dust. Small particles such as sand, dirt, sawdust, or other grit. Can be blown into the eye on a windy day.
  • Eyelash
  • Dry Mucus. A loose piece of dried mucus (sleep) can feel like something is in the eye.
  • Sharp Object (serious). A piece of glass from a shattered glass ornament is an example.
  • High Speed Objects (serious) such as a metal chip from a hammer or lawnmower. A plastic fragment or small rock thrown from a weed-whacker are other examples.