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Foreign Body, Eye (cont.)

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Media file 1: You can see the dark "hole" in the center of the eye called a pupil. It should be round as shown here (other shapes suggest injury). The pupil is surrounded by the iris, the colored part of the eye. The light can be seen reflecting off the cornea, the curved, clear covering of the eye. The white portion is the sclera, and the blood vessels are within the conjunctiva, which covers the sclera. Courtesy Christopher-Patrick Photography, Winston-Salem, NC.

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Media file 2: An excellent home remedy to protect your eye after an injury is placing the bottom of a Styrofoam or paper cup over your eye. Cut the cup at an angle to help it fit over your eye. Courtesy Christopher-Patrick Photography, Winston-Salem, NC.

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Media file 3: After you have cut the cup, tape it over your eye with 2 pieces of tape. More tape may be needed for small children who will try to remove the cup. You should be cautious with small children if they are combative. If the child will not cooperate with your attempts to cover the eye, do not risk further injury. Courtesy Christopher-Patrick Photography, Winston-Salem, NC.