Eye Pain Treatment

Self-Care at Home

You should seek medical attention if you have eye pain.

• Most commonly, home care consists of flushing the eye with water. With exposure to a foreign body or chemical to the eye, it is important to flush the eye with lukewarm tap water or commercially prepared eyewash solution. See the home care section under eye injury for techniques on how to flush your eye with water.
• If you think a foreign body is in your eye, do not rub your eye. This can seriously damage the eye. Do not attempt to remove a foreign body from your eye or someone else's eye. Treatment other than gentle eye irrigation is generally not recommended and should be reserved for medical professionals and eye doctors.
• For mild cases of eye discomfort, rest your eyes, take over-the-counter pain relievers, and avoid bright light.