Natural Remedies to Flush Out Debris or Bugs from the Eye
Modified on May 20, 2025 |
Deirdre Layne
It’s not uncommon for something to fly into your eye—be it a gnat, dirt, pollen, or even an eyelash. When this happens, it can cause irritation, redness, and excessive tearing. Fortunately, there are several safe and effective natural remedies to help flush out foreign objects and soothe the eye without harsh chemicals.
Symptoms of a Foreign Object in the Eye
- Watery eyes
- Burning or stinging sensation
- Redness
- Blurred vision
- Feeling like something is stuck in the eye
Important First Step: Don’t Rub Your Eye
Rubbing your eye can scratch the cornea and worsen irritation or cause injury. Instead, try the following natural methods to flush the object out gently.
1. Distilled Water Eye Rinse
Using a sterile eye cup or dropper, flush the eye with lukewarm distilled water or sterile saline solution. Tilt your head sideways over a sink and pour the water from the inner corner to the outer edge to avoid pushing debris deeper.
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