I was riding my bike, and some insect flew into my eye. Now it's all red and swollen. Could you tell me what I should do about it?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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Immediately flush your eye with water, avoid rubbing or touching the eye, and remove any contact lenses; then, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and use over-the-counter antihistamine or anti-allergic eye drops, such as chlorpheniramine or ketotifen, to alleviate redness and itchin

Answered 04/07/2025

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