Rinse your eyes with sterile saline or clean lukewarm water
Remove contact lenses if you wear them
Avoid rubbing your eyes
Use preservative-free artificial tears
Apply a cool compress over closed eyes
Rest your eyes and reduce screen time
Avoid smoke, dust, perfume, and other irritants
Wash your hands before touching your eyes
Check for and remove any foreign object if visible and easy to do safely
Use allergy eye drops if allergies are the cause
Treat dry eyes with lubricating drops
Seek medical care if pain is severe, vision changes occur, redness is intense, discharge is present, or symptoms persist