{"id":10536,"date":"2025-08-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramirezgalvez.com\/2025\/08\/uncategorised\/eye-first-aid-guide-holiday-problems\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:45:43","slug":"eye-first-aid-guide-holiday-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramirezgalvez.com\/en\/2025\/08\/health-tips\/eye-first-aid-guide-holiday-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye SOS: A First Aid Guide to the Most Common Eye Problems on Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holidays are for switching off, relaxing and enjoying yourself. However, a minor eye accident, such as getting sand in your eye, a splash of sun cream or a knock, can happen when we least expect it and cause a lot of worry. Knowing how to act (and, above all, <strong>what not to do<\/strong>) in those first moments is crucial to stop a minor problem from becoming something more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Cl\u00ednica Ram\u00edrez &amp; G\u00e1lvez<\/strong>, we have put together this eye first aid guide so you know how to react to the most common summer mishaps. Save it \u2013 it could come in very handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Sand or a Foreign Body in the Eye \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the classic beach-day problem. You feel that irritating scratching that won\u2019t even let you open your eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What TO DO \u2705:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blink several times so that your own tears clean the eye naturally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the discomfort persists, gently rinse the eye with <strong>saline solution or bottled water<\/strong>, tilting your head towards the side of the affected eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What NOT TO DO \ud83d\udeab:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NEVER RUB YOUR EYES!<\/strong> It is a reflex, but rubbing can push the foreign body in further and scratch the cornea (corneal abrasion).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not try to remove it with tweezers, cotton buds or any other object.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to See a Doctor:<\/strong> If the feeling of having something in your eye does not go away after rinsing, the pain gets worse or your vision becomes blurred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. A Splash of Sun Cream or Another Chemical \ud83e\uddf4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are applying sunscreen and, accidentally, a little gets into your eye, causing an intense stinging sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What TO DO \u2705:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Act immediately. Rinse the eye thoroughly with <strong>clean water or saline solution for at least 15 minutes<\/strong>. It is important to keep the eye open under the gentle stream so that the whole surface is cleaned properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you wear contact lenses, remove them before you start rinsing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What NOT TO DO \ud83d\udeab:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not ignore the stinging. Immediate rinsing is the key to minimising irritation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use \u201cwhitening\u201d or any other eye drops without a prescription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to See a Doctor:<\/strong> If pain, intense redness or blurred vision persist after thorough rinsing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. A Blow or Eye Injury \u26bd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being hit by a ball or a beach bat, or a fall, can cause direct trauma to the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What TO DO \u2705:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gently apply something cold (a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth) to the bone around the eye, <strong>never pressing on the eyeball itself<\/strong>. This helps reduce swelling and bruising (a \u201cblack eye\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What NOT TO DO \ud83d\udeab:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not press on or touch the eye directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not try to assess the damage yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to See a Doctor:<\/strong> <strong>ALWAYS<\/strong>. Any direct blow to the eye, however minor it may seem, requires an urgent ophthalmological assessment to rule out serious internal damage (bleeding, retinal detachment, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Insect Bite on the Eyelid \ud83e\udd9f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mosquito or other insect bite can cause very noticeable and uncomfortable swelling of the eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What TO DO \u2705:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply something cold to reduce the swelling and relieve the itching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the area with water and a mild soap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What NOT TO DO \ud83d\udeab:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not scratch or rub it. You could cause an infection (periorbital cellulitis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not apply steroid creams or other medicines that are not specifically intended for the eye area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to See a Doctor:<\/strong> If the swelling is so severe that you cannot open your eye, if there is a lot of pain or a fever, or if you notice any change in your vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Worry-Free Holiday for Your Eyes \u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most summer eye incidents turn out to be nothing more than a scare if you act calmly and correctly. Your small travel first aid kit should always include <strong>single-dose saline solution and a pair of certified sunglasses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And remember: if in doubt, the best decision is to see a professional. At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ramirezgalvez.com\/en\/our-clinics\/\">Cl\u00ednica Ram\u00edrez &amp; G\u00e1lvez<\/a><\/strong>, we are here for you in any emergency. Enjoy the rest of the summer safely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holidays are for switching off, relaxing and enjoying yourself. However, a minor eye accident, such as getting sand in your eye, a splash of sun cream or a knock, can happen when we least expect it and cause a lot of worry. 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