Removing eyelashes from the eyes is uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Loose eyelashes can fall into the eye because you wipe it, cry, or it can be due to windy weather. The eyes are a sensitive part of the body and it is important to handle them gently in this case.
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Method 1 of 5: Rinsing with Liquid
Step 1. Splash water into the eye
This is the easiest and fastest way to get rid of eyelashes. Splashing the eyes with water can make the eyelashes rinse with water. Mineral water and bottled water are good choices because they are more sterile than tap water. You can use tap water if you don't have mineral water or bottled water.
Put your hands together and collect the water then pour it into your open eyes. It's okay if you blink when the water hits your eye. Repeat several times if needed until the eyelashes are out of the eye
Step 2. Rinse the eyes by opening the eyes and placing them in the water
This is another gentler way to remove lashes using water. Use mineral water or bottled water if you have one.
- Pour the water into a large bowl. Lower your face slowly and with your eyes open, plunge your face into the bowl until the liquid hits your face. If you feel compelled to blink when your eyes touch the water, do so. The important thing is that the liquid touches your eyes.
- These lashes should come out into the bowl. Repeat this step a few times if needed until the lashes pop out of the eye.
Step 3. Put the saline solution (eye drops) into the eye
Saline, like mineral water, is more sterile than tap water and safer for the eyes.
- Take the eye drop tube and fill it with saline solution. While keeping the eyes open, pour a few drops directly into the eyes. Hopefully the lashes come out right away. Repeat if needed.
- Many saline solutions are in small spray bottles. If you have one, you don't need to transfer it to an eye drop tube. Lift the bottle and pour a few drops into your eye. Blink and if needed, repeat several times until the lashes come out of your eyes.
Method 2 of 5: Using Earplugs or Fingers
Step 1. Find where the eyelashes are
For this method, you should start by finding the location where the eyelashes are and then wash your hands.
- Look in the mirror to see where the eyelashes are. Make sure you use your finger or an earplug to pick up the lashes if they're on the whites of your eyes, not the lens of your eyes. The colored part of the eye is more sensitive and you should see a doctor if the eyelashes are there.
- Washing hands. Use soap and dry hands thoroughly. Washing your hands gets rid of bacteria that can get into your eyes.
Step 2. Use one finger to move the eyelashes to the deepest corner of the eye (towards the nose)
Stand in front of a mirror while doing this and keep your eyes open so you can see what you are doing. Don't push it too far into the corner, just make sure the lashes are away from the center (pupil) of the eye.
Step 3. Get rid of it with a cotton swab
Make sure the cotton part of the cotton swab doesn't loosen because you don't want any particles to get into your eyes. If you try it more than once, use a new earplug to ensure eye hygiene is maintained.
- Moisturize the earplug by dipping the tip in saline. Saline will not hurt the eyes. To wet the tip of the matchstick, you can open the lid of the saline bottle and dip the matchstick in it or pour the liquid into a bowl and dip the matchstick in it.
- Gently touch the tip of the earplug to the eyelashes that are in the eye. Keep your eyes open while doing this. You can try holding your eyelid open with one hand while holding the earplug with the other.
- Remove the eyelashes. Ideally, the lashes stick to the earplugs and can be easily and safely removed. Pull the earplug back while making sure the eyelashes are attached to it.
Step 4. Grab it with your fingers
In this method, you sweep or pull the lashes with your finger. Make sure your hands are clean and your eyes are kept open.
- Sweep lashes with one finger. Hold the eyelid where the eyelash is entering with your non-dominant hand. Then, use one finger of the other hand to gently brush the eyelashes. Try not to wink. The lashes should also be removed from the eye when you move your finger.
- Pull the eyelashes with two fingers. If you can't pull your lashes in a simple sweeping motion, try pinching them between your fingers. Place your fingers gently on your eyes while trying to pinch the eyelashes between these fingers. Do not use this method if you have long nails, as it can scratch your eyes. When you have caught the eyelashes between two fingers, gently pull them out.
Method 3 of 5: Using Eyelids
Step 1. Grasp the upper eyelid lashes with your thumb and forefinger
Check the location of the incoming lashes before trying this method. This method works best if the eyelashes are trapped at the top of the eye.
Step 2. Dance the eyelids out and down towards the lower lashes
Pull the eyelid gently, not too hard. At this point, the top and bottom lashes should be rubbing against each other. Try to blink once or twice while the lids are closed. This can help the lashes that enter the eye from sticking too tightly to the eyeball.
Step 3. Release the eyelids and allow them to return to their proper position
The movement of the eyelids rubbing against the eyeball should release the eyelashes that enter the eye. These lashes can stick to the lash line, instead of your eyes, and you can pick them up easily from these lashes, or the loose lashes can fall out of your eyes when you open your eyelids.
Method 4 of 5: Took To Sleep
Step 1. Sleep with your eyelashes still on your eyeballs
Your eyes naturally get rid of dirt and foreign matter while you sleep. The eye discharge that you find on your eyes and eyelashes when you wake up is the result of the eye cleansing process.
Step 2. Do not rub or touch your eyes while sleeping
This can irritate the eye and scratch the cornea. Try to ignore the discomfort that arises.
Step 3. Check your eyes when you wake up
Hopefully the eyelashes have disappeared from the eyes because the eyes have removed them naturally. Even though for example these eyelashes have not come out of the eye, it could be that they have moved to an area that is easier to reach and feels less lumpy. Then you can retrieve it using another method.
Method 5 of 5: See an Eye Doctor
Step 1. Call the doctor's office beforehand and explain what you need
It shouldn't take the doctor more than five minutes to remove the eyelashes. By telling ahead of time what you need, you are more likely to be able to see the doctor that day.
Step 2. See an optometrist
You can see an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Optometrists treat vision problems but can also treat eye diseases and problems.
Step 3. See an ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who treats a wide variety of eye problems. The doctor will remove the eyelashes from the eye quickly and safely, making sure the eye does not become infected.
