Do eye stones always need to be removed?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Whether eye stones need to be removed depends on their depth. If the eye stone is deeply embedded beneath the conjunctiva, does not protrude from the conjunctival surface, and is not causing symptoms such as eye irritation or foreign body sensation, removal may not be necessary. However, if the eye stones are severe, affect blinking, and cause eye pain, they should be promptly removed.
Whether or not eye stones need to be removed depends on their depth.
If the eye stone is deeply embedded beneath the conjunctiva, does not protrude from the surface, and causes no symptoms such as eye irritation or foreign body sensation, removal is usually unnecessary. Attempting removal may cause local trauma and negatively affect eye health. However, if the eye stone is superficial and protrudes from the conjunctival surface, causing a gritty, sand-like irritation to the eye, it should be removed. Patients should seek medical treatment at a hospital, where healthcare professionals will apply topical anesthetic drops to the eye and use a fine disposable needle to extract the eye stone. After removal, to prevent damage to the conjunctiva and cornea that might affect vision, patients may use antibiotic eye drops under medical guidance, and sodium hyaluronate eye drops may be added as appropriate for corneal repair. During recovery, patients are advised to get adequate rest, practice proper eye usage habits, and avoid rubbing their eyes.
If the eye stones are severe, interfere with blinking, or cause eye pain, prompt removal is necessary.
