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Juice from a bell pepper splashed in my eye earlier, i rinsed it with water and also used some of my refreshing eye drops. my eye is still sore.

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Dr. David Campbell answered

Artificial tears: Keep using artificial tears every hour or so. Should feel better in 24 hours. If not, see your ophthalmologist.

Answered 4/14/2014

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A member asked:

Juice from a bell pepper splashed in my eye earlier, i rinsed it with water and also used some of my refreshing eye drops. my eye is still sore.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Campbell answered

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