Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Suspected dry dog faeces in eye, hospital flushed with saline and i'm on antibacterial ointment. eye still sore. can it damage my eye or make me blind?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Need evaluation.: I would suggest you see your ophthalmologist who can determine the cause of your eye pain.
Answered 5/1/2014
4.1k views
Thank
Not likely: With the rinse and antibiotics, it is highly unlikely you have a perminent problem from this.
Answered 5/1/2014
4.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was splashed around eye with drano . I rinsed it out but never sought out medical help. This happened yesterday afternoon. It's still red but feels better. I am going to drs tomorrow but am I too late? I have no vision loss or major pain just tender fee
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was at the hospital , and I had dry eyes so I used a sterile saline bullet. Is that ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
ER doctor told me to rinse eyes HOURLY with saline after chemical vapour exposure, but didn't say how long for? Eyes still feel slightly sore.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Eye flushed at hospital yesterday cause may have had dog faeces in, on antibacterial ointment. My eye is still sore, could it be reaction to ointment?
Can dry dog faeces getting into your eye make you blind?
A coworker of mine called out sick due to pain in her left eye and blind spots, she was at hospital yesterday, what can cause this, just curious?
May have gotten a little human feces in corner of my eye (don't ask) what can happen? Blindness?
Is blindness possible from sore eyes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
