Foreign Body Removal

Foreign Body Removal

Optometrists at Spectacle Hub are all qualified in removal of foreign objects from the eyes. This includes metal, wood, glass and more. Corneal anesthesia is used in the process of Foreign Body Removal to ensure it is as comfortable as possible. 

Early intervention is crucial in avoiding permanent damage to the eyes or vision loss, so please do not hesitate to call us or walk-in if you’ve had a foreign object enter your eyes. We always accept emergency appointments.

Why choose us for foreign body removal?

Eye health experts
No long waiting times in waiting rooms
We know your eyes
We can help with ongoing health post foreign body removal
 

Foreign Body Removal Melbourne

A foreign body in the eye can cause severe pain, redness and swelling of the eye, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light. In rare cases, a foreign body can cause permanent loss of vision if it is not removed.

At Spectacle Hub Optometrists, we are trained in foreign body removal from the eyes and will always do our best to avoid surgery where possible. We can treat most foreign bodies that have entered the eye and are available for emergency appointments to accommodate our clients.

There are many reasons why a foreign body comes into contact with your eye. A person can be working in a dusty environment and accidentally rub their eyes. They could have been using hand tools such as a chisel or saw or using power tools and get dust or metal shavings in their eye. If the foreign body is on the eye’s surface, it is usually the size of a pinhead and can be difficult to see. It may be located in the corner of your eye, on the whites of your eye, under your eyelid, or on the cornea. If you are not sure whether you have a foreign body in your eye, you should come to an optometrist for an examination.

Can an Optometrist Remove Foreign Bodies?

Foreign Body Removal

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CAroline Springs

  • CS Square L01 063
    29-35 Lake Street
    Caroline Springs VIC 3023
  •  carolinesprings@spectaclehub.com.au
  • (03) 9363 3255

Craigieburn

  • Craigieburn Central
    B0014/340 Craigieburn Road
    Craigieburn VIC 3064
  •  craigieburn@spectaclehub.com.au
  • (03) 8339 4306

Curlewis

  • Woolworths Town Centre
    Shop 2/90 Centennial Blvd
    Curlewis VIC 3222
  •  curlewis@spectaclehub.com.au
  • (03) 5251 1661

BOOK AN EYE TEST

CAroline Springs

  • CS Square L01 063
    29-35 Lake Street
    Caroline Springs VIC 3023
  •  carolinesprings@spectaclehub.com.au
  • (03) 93633 3255

Craigieburn

  • Craigieburn Central
    B0014/340 Craigieburn Road
    Craigieburn VIC 3064
  •  craigieburn@spectaclehub.com.au
  • (03) 9363 3255

Curlewis

  • Woolworths Town Centre
    Shop 2/90 Centennial Blvd
    Curlewis VIC 3222
  •  curlewis@spectaclehub.com.au
  • (03) 5251 1661