If someone gets a foreign object stuck in their eye, you should treat by:

• A. Covering both eyes and immediately get to a doctor
• B. Rubbing the eye
• C. Flushing with water only
• D. Removing object with fingers

Answer: (A)

When a foreign object sticks in the eye, the priority is to prevent further injury and seek professional care right away. Rubbing the eye or trying to remove the object with fingers can push the object deeper, scratch the cornea, or cause additional damage. Flushing with water might help in some cases, but you can’t reliably know whether the object is embedded or under the eyelid, and improper irrigation can worsen injury.

Covering both eyes with a clean cloth or dressing minimizes blinking and movement, which helps protect the eye during transport and evaluation. It’s a cautious, safety-first step that buys time to get a proper assessment from a medical professional. If there are severe symptoms like intense pain, vision changes, bleeding, or signs of chemical exposure, seek urgent care immediately.