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Water containing washing up liquid splashed in my eye. cannot get drops or artificial tears until tomorrow is clean water good enough to rinse it with?

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Dr. William Dieck answered

Yes: Flushing the chemical off the surface of the eye is the best thing to do.

Answered 9/6/2016

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A member asked:

Water containing washing up liquid splashed in my eye. cannot get drops or artificial tears until tomorrow is clean water good enough to rinse it with?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Dieck answered

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