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Information - FIRST AID Advice for Glass Fragments on the Eyelids

FIRST AID Advice for Glass Fragments on the Eyelids

  • Have the child bend forward and close the eyes.
  • Blow on the closed eyelids to get the flakes of glass off the skin.
  • Another technique is to touch the flakes of glass with a piece of tape.
  • To get off any remaining glass, pour water over the eyelids and face.
  • Cover the eyes with a wet washcloth. The eyes should not be rubbed.

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