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QuestionI feel something in my eye, but when ever I try opening my eye it hurts. What should I do?
Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseIt is possible it may have scratched your cornea, based on the pain you are describing. If you have attempted to perform the methods above without relief, please seek medical attention in case you have an injury to your eye -
QuestionTap water stings my eyes. Why is that?Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseWater does not have the same lubrication as tear fluid. When you splash tap-water into your eyes, you are permitting the unlubricated skin and eyeball surfaces to rub together. -
QuestionI think mascara went in the back of my eye, I've tried everything and it hurts a little bit, but my eyes are watering a lot. What should I do?Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseMascara can be irritating to the eye. A lot of the time mascara comes off the eyelash in several time specs. The best method is likely the rinse method since there can be more than one spec of mascara. Attempt the methods above, if nothing is helping and redness or irritation persist, please see your doctor for a quick evaluation. -
QuestionI have a bug in my eye. How do I get it out?Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseBugs are common in the eye, especially gnats or small flying insects. Follow the above suggestions and if at any time there is persistent irritation, redness, or a change in vision you should seek out an eye doctor. -
QuestionSomething stuck behind upper eyelid. It's not a scratch, as I can feel it moving here and there. I'm in office right now and the only method I can apply is that eye rolling one. But it's not helping. What can I do?Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseThis must have been irritating. If you're in your office, you can see if there is a first-aid kit with eye wash solution. If you have access to running water you can try the flushing method as well. If at any time irritation or redness continues you should contact your doctor, -
QuestionCan you get bitten inside your eyelid? I have a blister like lump inside my eyelid and it is painful and red.Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseIt is possible you have a stye. A stye is the most common type of eyelid bump--they happen when bacteria gets into the oil glands in the eyelids. They can be red and feel sore. Light sensitivity is also common. The best thing to do is to ask your doctor. -
QuestionSomething is stuck in my eye. I've had my dad help me look in my eye but no one can see anything. I have put eye solution in it but it's not working either. What else can I do?Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseAttempting to remove something from your eye can be a difficult task. If you and your dad have followed the steps listed and you cannot remove it, you might need to see a doctor. Talk to your dad and tell him it's still bothering you before attempting any other removal method. -
QuestionWhat if eye drops don't work?Sarah Gehrke, RN, MSSarah Gehrke is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. Sarah has over 10 years of experience teaching and practicing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) therapy using physical, psychological, and emotional support. She received her Massage Therapist License from the Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute in 2008 and a M.S. in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Registered NurseIf you are attempting to remove debris from the eye and you have tried eye drops, irrigation, and have followed the steps outlined, then it may be medically necessary of you to see your doctor.
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