Injury Eye-Q: Do You Know What to Do?
Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman, OD on November 30, 2022
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