Injury Eye-Q: Do You Know What to Do?

Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman, OD on November 30, 2022
Written by Barbara Brody, Karyn Repinski
Question 1/11

You have a speck of dust in your eye. What’s the best way to remove it?

  • Close your eye and gently rub
  • Swipe it out with your fingertip
  • Let your tears wash it out
Question 2/11

Got a black eye? Go see your doctor.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/11

Put raw meat on a black eye to heal the bruise.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/11

You take a blow to the eyeball, but there’s no bleeding or pain. You should:

  • Go to the emergency room
  • Ignore it and be glad you’re OK
  • Rinse it and apply an ointment
Question 5/11

A chemical splashes into your eye. The first thing you should do is:

  • Put an ice pack on it
  • Flush the eye with water
  • Call a doctor or go to the ER
Question 6/11

Which type of chemical would cause the most damage to your eyes?

  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • Car battery acid
  • Nail polish remover
Question 7/11

You don’t have to look directly at the sun for it to hurt your eyes.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/11

Which is NOT true of blood in the white part of your eye?

  • It’s painless
  • It can fill the entire eye
  • It needs treatment
Question 9/11

If you scratch your cornea, you’ll know right away.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/11

Cover a scratched eye with a patch to help it heal faster.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/11

A metal shaving pierces your eye. You should:

  • Carefully pull it out
  • Try to flush it out with water
  • Gently place a shield over it