• a strong chemical, such as oven cleaner or bleach, is in your eye – keep rinsing your eye with water while waiting for medical help, and take the container with you as the information on it may help with treatment
• a sharp object has pierced your eye
• something has hit your eye at high speed – for example, while using power tools or mowing the lawn
• there are any changes to your sight after an eye injury
• you have severe pain in your eye
• you have a headache or sensitivity to light
• you're feeling sick or being sick after an eye injury
• you cannot move your eye or keep it open
• blood or pus is coming from your eye

• you've injured your eye and it is not getting better after 24 hours
• you're worried about an eye injury – particularly if it's a child that's injured
• it's very painful

You can call 111 or get help from 111 online. Always call 111 if you need help for a child under 5 years old.

You could also visit an optician for advice.