Question 1

i accidentally got a small droplet of hydrogen peroxide in my eye. the burning subsided after i rinsed it out with lukewarm water. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No : Assuming it was not commercial grade (unlikely because you would be in terrible pain), there is nothing to worry about.

Question 2

i have a horrible, hurting stye in my eye.  how do i get rid of it? thank you. thats it. i've had it for 3 days now, and am just putting hot compresses on my eye.  i feel like putting hydrogen peroxide in my eye! can i do that safely? it sure worked well

Accepted Answer

No, : No, no, no - no hydrogen peroxide in your eyes. It can cause severe corneal damage and even blindness  don't pick the stye with your fingers or squeeze it. Keep up the warm compresses for 15 minutes at a time four to six times a day.  It sounds like it is driving you batty, if that is the case, then please see an opthamologist. He or she may be able to prescribe antibiotics  or other treatment for the eye. Styes usually resolve within 7 to 10 days. Please don't place anything odd in your eyes. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 3

i accidentally got hydrogen peroxide in my left eye.  i flushed it out with water.  is it going to affect or damage my eye or vision?

Accepted Answer

No problem: You did the right thing by flushing out your eye right away.  Hydrogen peroxide can cause a mild keratitis if left untreated but will not enter the eye or cause any permanent change.

Question 4

is hydrogen peroxide useful to reduce under-eye dark circles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it doesn't work.  Any whitening is only temporary.

Question 5

i used a cleanser for my contacts containing hydrogen peroxide. this morning when i put my contacys in it cause my eye to burn, swell, turn red&itch?

Accepted Answer

Done that: Don't worry , just irrigate eyes with artificial tears and you will be alright.!

Question 6

i have enamel loss on eye teeth. will using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash ruin my enamel more?

Accepted Answer

NO: Dentist recommend hydrogen peroxide for antiseptic and whitenning of teeth. So it will even  clean the enamel.

Question 7

is it possible to use hydrogen peroxide on outside of eyelid for a stye thats come to a head?

Accepted Answer

Not advised: It is possible but is neither warranted nor useful.  Let it take its own time. You may use warm fomentation, but no other intervention. Do not try to pop it. You may apply triple antibiotic cream to the lesion.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 8

how can i treat a head injury that had minor bleeding , is it safe to wash with hydrogen peroxide ? or what is recommended ? is it safe to shampoo ?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen Peroxide: I use hydrogen peroxide only rarely and recommend to my patients to avoid it altogether. Simple lacerations (bleeding stops with pressure after a few minutes) need only clean water and soap as first aid. Of course a head injury must be checked out by a clinician if possible, but as far as hydrogen peroxide, it is toxic to cells and induces cell death. Its best to avoid it.

Question 9

ive had the following symptoms 24/7 for nearly 4 months, and they started during a teeth whitening session with hydrogen peroxide at my dentist. what could be causing the following chronic symptoms: intense brain fog, head pressure, dizziness?

Accepted Answer

: Your dentist and the hydrogen peroxide have absolutely NOTHING to do with your symptoms.  Since your issues are nonspecific, it is best that you start with your primary care doctor and uncover causation.   It is NOT feasible to provide a wild guess based on the data provided so far.   A possible further opinion might be via a virtual consult (www.connect@healthtap.com).

Question 10

why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

Accepted Answer

What are ovol drops: What are ovol drops Please send more info.Hydrogen peroxide  is an antiseptic and a bleacing agent

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A member asked:

I accidentally got a small droplet of hydrogen peroxide in my eye. the burning subsided after i rinsed it out with lukewarm water. should i be worried?

A member asked:

I have a horrible, hurting stye in my eye. how do i get rid of it? thank you. thats it. i've had it for 3 days now, and am just putting hot compresses on my eye. i feel like putting hydrogen peroxide in my eye! can i do that safely? it sure worked well

A member asked:

I accidentally got hydrogen peroxide in my left eye. i flushed it out with water. is it going to affect or damage my eye or vision?

A member asked:

Is hydrogen peroxide useful to reduce under-eye dark circles?

A member asked:

I used a cleanser for my contacts containing hydrogen peroxide. this morning when i put my contacys in it cause my eye to burn, swell, turn red&itch?

A member asked:

I have enamel loss on eye teeth. will using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash ruin my enamel more?

A member asked:

Is it possible to use hydrogen peroxide on outside of eyelid for a stye thats come to a head?

A member asked:

How can i treat a head injury that had minor bleeding , is it safe to wash with hydrogen peroxide ? or what is recommended ? is it safe to shampoo ?

A member asked:

Ive had the following symptoms 24/7 for nearly 4 months, and they started during a teeth whitening session with hydrogen peroxide at my dentist. what could be causing the following chronic symptoms: intense brain fog, head pressure, dizziness?

A member asked:

Why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

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