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Hot oil splattered into my eye, i've put ice on it, but it's still really sore and if i try to open it, it's completely blurry, what should i do?

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

To ER!!: You need to be seen by an ophthalmologist as soon as possible . They can patch the eye and give you some analgesics.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

Hot oil splattered into my eye, i've put ice on it, but it's still really sore and if i try to open it, it's completely blurry, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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