text: how do i know if i have a foreign object in my eye for sure or not? i was at work the other day and felt somthing go in my eye i believe i got it out when i flushed my eye with water there at work but my eye has been irratated ever since constantly watering. i cannot fell anything in my eye so is it possible that i may have a scratch on my eye? and if so what can i do to reduce the soreness? the only sure way to find out is to see an eye doctor.  it's only human nature to rub when things irratate our eyes & if something was in it you may well have scratched it.  if the object is still in your eye you will need an eye doctor to find & remove it.  if the eye is scratched, there are special drops that relieve your pain.