Ouch. I think I just pulled a Darwin...

[Maddy McCall]

Was hammering a rusty horseshoe over my doorway as good luck as Ivan approaches. A piece of rusty iron flaked off and hit me in the eye. I think I got most of it out of my eye, but it's still burning like there is more in it.

Jeez this hurts!

[Endangered Specie]

1. You should go to a hospital NOW!

get off DU and go! I mean it!

[Maddy McCall]

2. Wouldn't that be completely overreacting?

Why do I need to go to the hospital? (But thanks for your concern :-) )

[MuseRider]

3. Please do it.

It is not over reacting, really. You could have a piece stuck in there and the longer you wait the worse it will get and it is rusty. I used to work in an ER and if people can come in at 3AM with a cold they have had for two weeks and get treated this will hardly seem trivial. Please go, at least they can make it quit burning if there is nothing stuck in there.

[Carni]

5. No it wouldn't be

I hate to bring this up but if you do have metal in your eye (esp rusty metal) it could leave a rust ring and it could end up being a big ordeal if you wait.

[MercutioATC]

10. The cornea scratches quite easily and can scar, impairing vision.

Debris like rust in your eye isn't really something to play with, especially if you can still feel it in there. You need your eye thoroughly flushed and a limited eye exam to check for damage to your cornea.

[Zomby Woof]

4. STOP IT!

:spank: :hi:

[Zomby Woof]

6. JCHILD IS GOING TO THE E.R.

Per my strong recommendation. :spank:

Keep up the good vibes, people! :loveya:

[salvorhardin]

7. Go to the hospital

I know taking advice for complete strangers on the internet might seem like the height of insanity but I agree -- go to the hospital now.

[Carni]

8. My husband is a frequent metal in the eye person

He was also big on waiting until it suited him to get it checked out.

That ended when he got a rust ring :(

The method of getting rid of it and the cost is not something you want to deal with! (No he didn't lose his sight or eye but the procedure was unpleasant and involved a drill)

Besides the middle of a hurricane is not when you want to seek medical attention so better safe than sorry!

Don't wait until Ivan hits to decide you should have gone in because then you'll be screwed!

[skygazer]

9. I agree you should get it checked

I got a very painful scratch on my cornea once from a metal flake.

By the way, make sure the open end of the horseshoe is pointing up. That way the good luck won't spill out! :bounce:

Good luck with the eye AND with Ivan!

[Zomby Woof]

11. read post #6 folks

I know you can do it!

Once again, without the net: JCHILD WENT TO THE ER. I wasn't just blowing smoke out of my ass.

[Maddy McCall]

12. I'm back...

had my eye flushed and then numbed with some drops. I am ok. Thanks, everyone.

[Zomby Woof]

13. that is my idea of fun!

ESPECIALLY on the eve of a major hurricane. :eyes:

Glad you are okay! :loveya:

[Kathy in Cambridge]

14. Glad you're OK!

:hug:

[Carni]

15. Better safe than sorry!

Glad it worked out!

[Ilsa]

16. ditto what everyone said.

Go get your eye washed out and looked at by an ophthamologist.

Next time you do anything over your head involving hammers or nails or small things, wear safety goggles.