A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection.
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Corneal Foreign Body  Information for adults

Picture of Corneal Foreign Body: A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection. Divider line
A small corneal foreign body, as displayed here, may not be seen without close inspection.
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Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes, one can look directly at the eye and see the foreign object embedded in the cornea. However, it is the feeling of something in your eye that will not wash out that typically suggests you may have a corneal foreign body, plus any or all of the following:
  • Sharp pain
  • Burning
  • Scratchy feeling
  • Excessive tearing
  • Blurred vision or vision loss
  • Redness of the eye
  • Blood on the white of the eye
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Difficulty opening the eye
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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