CRIKEY! There's metal in my eye! If you work with metal, wood, or other unidentified flying objects, you may have experienced this. Foreign objects project at extremely high speeds and can embed into the front surface of the eye. They can get trapped underneath the eyelid or inside the cornea. The foreign object needs to be removed professionally under a special microscope. All of our optometrists are highly trained in this. It's important to seek our assistance as soon as possible after the incident - even if you have to leave work. After 24 hours metal leaves rust inside the cornea. Scarring or infection may occur, but can often be prevented with the right follow up care. If you have a foreign body in your eye we will always see you as soon as possible. Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03, Village Centre, Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY 55577 CRIKEY ! There's metal in my eye ! If you work with metal , wood , or other unidentified flying objects , you may have experienced this . Foreign objects project at extremely high speeds and can embed into the front surface of the eye . They can get trapped underneath the eyelid or inside the cornea . The foreign object needs to be removed professionally under a special microscope . All of our optometrists are highly trained in this . It's important to seek our assistance as soon as possible after the incident - even if you have to leave work . After 24 hours metal leaves rust inside the cornea . Scarring or infection may occur , but can often be prevented with the right follow up care . If you have a foreign body in your eye we will always see you as soon as possible . Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03 , Village Centre , Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY 55577