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How to remove an object from the white part of the eye

How to remove an object from the eye.

If the object is on the white part of the eye or inside the lower lid:

  1. Wet a cotton swab or the tip of a twisted piece of tissue.
  2. Touch the object with the end of the swab or tissue. The object should cling to the swab or tissue.

Some minor irritation is common after you have removed the object in this way.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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Current as of: May 1, 2026

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