First Aid & Emergencies

Eye Burns/Corneal Burns Treatment

For Heat Burns to the Eye:

1. Flush Eyes

• Fill a sink or dishpan with cool water.
• Have the person put their face in water.
• The person should open and close eyes to get water to all parts of eye.

2. When to See a Doctor

Call a doctor if the person has:

• Decreased, double, or blurred vision that doesn't clear with blinking
• Eye pain
• Discomfort when looking at light
• The feeling that something like sand is in eye
• Redness, swelling, twitching, tears, or discharge
• Any symptom lasting more than 24 hours
• Symptoms that happen more often or get worse