When removing something from the eye, the athlete should not rub the eye. Instead, he or she should pull the top lid over the bottom lid causing the eye to tear, which may flush out the object.

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Pulling the top eyelid over the bottom eyelid stimulates tearing, which can help flush out the foreign object without causing additional irritation or damage that rubbing might cause.

When Removing Something from the Eye, the Athlete Should Not