How to Use Corneal Rust Ring Remover

Getting a foreign object stuck in your eye is not fun at all, and can cause you pain as well as interfere with your vision. If you've recently had a foreign object removed from your eye (hopefully by a licensed ophthalmologist), you may notice a rust ring left in the spot where the foreign object was. You will need to go to the ophthalmologist to have that rust ring removed via a rust ring drill. This is a very simple procedure and the sooner you get to an ophthalmologist, the easier it will be to remove the rust ring. The longer it stays, the more the cornea can grow over the rust ring.

Instructions

• 1

  Make an appointment with your ophthalmologist and let her know you need to get a rust ring removed from your eye. Discuss your anesthesia options if you are concerned about the pain.

• 2

  Follow any instructions your ophthalmologist may give you prior to the rust removal, such as not eating after midnight the day before the removal if you're going to have the anesthetic.

• 3

  Get to the ophthalmologist's office on time and wait for him to call you in to get the procedure. If you are having anesthesia, the ophthalmologist's assistant will give it to you shortly.

• 4

  Sit still and open your eye wide as the ophthalmologist proceeds to remove the rust ring. He will do this by using a tiny drill and gently rubbing it over the rust ring until it dissipates. The ophthalmologist may leave some of the rust ring because he doesn't want to drill farther into your cornea than necessary, and the excess rust ring will eventually be pushed out. If it doesn't, you will need to come back to get the excess removed.

• 5

  Let the doctor wrap your eye up with bandages. He may also prescribe antibiotics or painkillers. Remove the bandage when your doctor says you can.