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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?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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.

Dr Pyles and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/28/2020

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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 doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Pyles and another doctor agreed

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