The eye will often flush out small objects, like eyelashes and sand, through blinking and tearing.
Consequently, can an eyelash in the eye cause damage?
An ingrown eyelash can touch the eyeball, irritating the eyeball or surrounding skin. This may lead to pain, redness, watery eyes, and damage to the cornea.
Similarly, can your eye fall out? Globe luxation is the medical term for when an eyeball protrudes or “pops” out of the eye socket. This rare condition can happen spontaneously or occur due to head or eye trauma. Some systemic health conditions, such as floppy eyelid syndrome and thyroid eye disease, can also increase the risk of globe luxation.