Experts told, what should be the first aid for sand in eyes.
In the warm season sandbox is one of the most favorite pastimes for kids. And, unfortunately, without unpleasant incidents of the game in the sand can not do. So, what to do if a child in my eye sand.
Do not RUB the eyes
The most important rule of security not to give the child to RUB the eyes, because the sand and small rocks can damage the cornea, and then without the help of optometrist can not do. Usually all that gets us in the eye, does not penetrate, and is located on the surface of the eye, Sivas naturally with tears. But if a lot of sand, it is necessary to accelerate the cleansing process and help the eyes.
How to clean eyes from sand
To cleanse the eyes from sand need clean water (from a bottle or filtered) or saline. The procedure should be carried out only with clean hands! Ideally, if you get a pipette or syringe, but if not, you can just wash your eyes, take water in the palm of your hand.
Another great way that will help the child is older, is to lower the person in water and a few moments to blink under water. Remember, water not from the tap!
Disinfect eyes after cleansing
As the sand is very fine, and not to RUB the eyes hard, to injure the cornea (roughly speaking, to scratch the surface of the eye) is not too difficult. And as sand is dirty and it can be larvae of any parasites and pathogens, it is better not to risk and to disinfect the eye with antibiotic drops. For example, drugs such as sulfacetamide (sulfatsil), okomistin, levomitsetin perfectly cope with this task. Instead of drops, you can also use tetracycline eye ointment.
What are the symptoms dangerous
Because of the trauma can cause eye inflammation. About it evidenced by such symptoms as photophobia, tearing, itching, blurred vision, raised, tender and red eyelids, redness, pain. If these symptoms occur, you need to consult an eye specialist.
