Hello Doctor,
Yesterday, while I was riding my bike, I suddenly felt pain in my eye, almost like something was stuck in it. I couldn’t get it out, so when I got home, I checked in the mirror, but I couldn’t see anything in my eye. I even lifted my upper eyelid to make sure, and I still didn’t find anything. Now, I don’t feel anything when my eye is open, but whenever I blink or close it, there’s a sensation like something is still there. It’s not painful, just really irritating. What could be causing this, and what should I do?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine if something is in the eye, especially if it’s very small and not visible to the naked eye. It's possible that a foreign object may still be present, even if you can’t see it. In this case, I recommend seeing an ophthalmologist. They can perform a thorough examination using a slit lamp, which will allow them to check your eye more closely and safely remove any particles if needed. It's important to get it checked to avoid further irritation or potential injury to the eye.
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