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- WarningDon't rub!Rubbing increases damage and can push foreign object deeper into the eye.
- Foreign objectBlink or rinse with lukewarm water 10–15 min. Is it stuck? Don't remove → emergency room.
- Chemical substancesRinse IMMEDIATELY 20–30 minutes under running lukewarm water. Keep eyes open. Always emergency room.
- Penetration or impactDo NOT remove. Protect eye with cup or hollow bowl. Call 112 or go to ER.
- Close both eyesClosing both eyes prevents the injured eye from moving. Have treated professionally.
Checked in October 2026 against the guidelines of the Red Cross, the Dutch Resuscitation Council (2025), the European Resuscitation Council, the Dutch public health institute RIVM and the NHS. This does not replace a first-aid course. If a life is in danger: call 112 straight away.
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