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What happens to the dust that enters the eye? Will it affect the eyesight in the future?

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What happens to the dust that enters the eye? Does it go into the eyeballs? Will it affect the eyesight in the future?
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Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

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Hello,

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  • Usually when dust enters the eye, it does not "enter the eye" per se.
  • It actually lodges onto the eye surface and causes irritation.
  • Thus leading to pain, redness of eyes, and secretion of tears.
  • There might be a slight disturbance in the vision which is temporary.
  • As soon as the dust is removed, the swelling and irritation of eyes reduce and the vision comes back to normal.
  • However, there are chances of infection due to bacteria in the dust.
  • Wash your eyes immediately with cold water.

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Published At August 4, 2014
Reviewed At May 6, 2025

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MBBS

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Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

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Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

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