After pulling a large piece of wood from my eye, I didn't want to ask my wife, who was putting our son down for a nap, to check and see if there was a remaining splinter.
Are you hurt badly? Did you ask her to help with the larger piece?
Yes, I'm hurt pretty bad, but I don't want my wife to see me like this.
I understand that you don't want to upset your wife, but you need to get help right away. This type of injury is a medical emergency and it's okay to ask for help. Both of you will be more upset if you are forever blinded because you didn't ask.
I knew it. I knew you were going to say this. You're just out to get me aren't you?
I'm genuinely trying to help you. You need urgent medical attention, otherwise you could lose your sight permanently.