Be particularly careful if you're traveling to the equator, or any other destination that gets direct sunlight. Sand and snow reflect sunlight and increase its effect. Mountain climbers need to take particular precautions against snow blindness and learn basic first aid for snow blindness. Foreign Bodies Foreign bodies are most commonly blown into the eyes, as was the case with attorney Scott Martin, so take greater precautions on windy days, avoid open vehicles and highly polluted areas. Flushing the eye can help remove a foreign body.
Eye flushing devices are a very useful addition to a first aid kit.
Use large volumes of saline. You are likely to make the situation worse. You can invert the eyelid to remove a foreign body that is trapped on the inside of the lid. To do so look down, place a cotton tipped swab high on the eyelid and apply gentle pressure while using the eye lashes to pull up the lid margin. Infections Self-diagnosing an eye infection can be difficult.