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2. Do not rub your eye. The first thing to be aware of, if you have gotten dirt or another substance into your eye, is not to touch it or rub it with your hands. This can make it harder to get out, and it also poses the risk of infection by getting the dirt and germs from your hands into your eye.[1]Note that even if your eye is sore, itchy, or otherwise irritated, it is very important not to touch it at this point. Oftentimes the irritation will settle once you get the dirt or foreign substance out.

3. Wash your hands. Prior to clearing your eye (which you will do by washing out your eye), it is important to ensure that your hands are clean. Even though you will not be touching your eye directly with your hands, you will be using your hands to collect water for cleaning so it is important that they be sanitized.[2] Washing with soap and warm water will do the trick.

4. Take your contact lenses out. If you are wearing contact lenses, it is important to remove them prior to washing your eye. Also throw them out, as you will not want to re-use these contact lenses.

5. Start with your face in a downward position. As you prepare to wash your eye, you will want to make sure your head is facing downward, and not straight or tilted backward. Otherwise, you risk having the foreign substance wash further into your eye, rather than coming out when you rinse it with water.With your head facing downward, start by blinking a few times. Blinking releases some natural lubrication from your tear ducts that may be enough for the object to fall out (as long as you are still facing in a downward position).

6. Rinse your eyes with water. Assuming the foreign object is still lodged in your eye, the next step is to cup both of your hands under the sink faucet and to fill them with warm water. Then, lower the affected eye into the water in your hands, keeping the eye open. Just let it sit in the water, and hopefully this will be enough for the object to dislodge and come out. Again, be sure to face downward the whole time so that the object or dirt comes out of your eye, rather than going further into it.

7. Use a specific eye-washing sink or station if there is one available. Oftentimes, in places such as chemistry labs, there is a specific eye-washing station available. The "faucet" is designed to directly shoot water into your eye, so that you do not need to use your hands to cup the water. This is more effective than a regular sink at removing dirt or debris from your eyes, so if one is available your best bet is to use it.

8. Use a cotton swab or a piece of tissue. If you look in the mirror and see a foreign object on your cornea (the transparent front part of your eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber), you can try using a cotton swab or a piece of tissue and pressing it gently onto the affected part of your eye. Oftentimes, the foreign substance will stick to it, and it can be removed in this way.

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