Getting something in your eye, whether it's a dust particle or a bit of debris, is a typical annoyance that we frequently try to treat ourselves by rubbing or attempting to remove it with our fingers or tissues. However, your eyesight may be in significant danger from what appears to be an innocuous practice.

In his Instagram post from July 14, Dr. Kunal Sood, MD, a pain medicine and anesthesiology expert, warned that even something as innocuous as removing debris from your eye might cause infection, scarring, or even lasting vision loss.

loss of vision. Although saline may rinse out surface particles, anything that is embedded requires appropriate medical attention, according to Dr. Kunal's caption.

"Digging debris out of your eye is definitely not the safest or cleanest way to remove something," he said in his video. If it's simply a surface-level particle, such as dust or metal, a clean, moist cotton swab or sterile saline solution is typically sufficient to remove it.

Reasons to consult a doctor for embedded particles

But he cautions that "anything embedded, especially metal, should only be removed by a medical professional using proper tools under magnification. Attempting to dig it out yourself might result in corneal injury, infection, or even permanent damage."

Dr. Kunal's recommendation? In the case of an eye injury, get expert medical treatment rather than trying home remedies to safeguard your eyesight.

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