Why Did Andrew Calm Down After Getting Something in His Eye?

Thread starter Greg Bernhardt
Start date Sep 17, 2003
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In summary, Andrew may have gotten something in his eye due to various reasons, such as accidentally rubbing his eye with dirty hands, exposure to dust or other particles in the air, or getting hit by an object. Whether getting something in the eye is harmful depends on the object and the severity of the incident. Common symptoms include tearing, redness, pain, sensitivity to light, and feeling like there is something in the eye. To help someone with something in their eye, it is important to remain calm, have them rinse their eye with clean water or saline solution, and seek medical help if the object does not come out or the symptoms persist. To prevent something from getting in the eye, one can wear protective eyewear, keep hands clean

Sep 17, 2003

Greg Bernhardt

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Andrew got something in his eye. Everyone started to panic, but Andrew actually seemed to calm down. Why?

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Sep 17, 2003

Robert Zaleski

It's calm in the eye of a hurricane. Andrew is a hurricane.

Sep 17, 2003

Greg Bernhardt

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point for robert!

Related to Why Did Andrew Calm Down After Getting Something in His Eye?

1. Why did Andrew get something in his eye?

Andrew may have gotten something in his eye due to various reasons, such as accidentally rubbing his eye with dirty hands, exposure to dust or other particles in the air, or getting hit by an object.

2. Is getting something in the eye harmful?

It depends on the object and the severity of the incident. In most cases, getting something in the eye can cause discomfort and irritation, but it usually resolves on its own. However, if the object is sharp or chemical in nature, it can cause serious damage and medical attention should be sought immediately.

3. What are the symptoms of something in the eye?

The common symptoms of having something in the eye include tearing, redness, pain, sensitivity to light, and feeling like there is something in the eye. It may also cause blurry vision or the sensation of a scratch on the eye.

4. How can I help Andrew if he has something in his eye?

If Andrew has something in his eye, it is important to remain calm and not panic. Have him lean over a sink and use clean water or saline solution to rinse the eye gently. If the object does not come out or the symptoms persist, seek medical help.

5. Can something in the eye be prevented?

There are some ways to prevent something from getting in the eye, such as wearing protective eyewear when doing activities that can cause particles to fly around, keeping hands clean before touching the eye, and being cautious around sharp or chemical objects.