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Small amount of alcohol got in my right eye...washed it with a lot of water immediately...would it be fine?
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WearGlassesNextTime: Yes. You did good. Alcohol burns and will turn your eye red, but as long as you washed it out real well you should do fine. It's not like strong acids or alkali that can do some damage. If it still hurts tomorrow, especially if the light bothers it, get it examined by a doctor. So, now that you are, hopefully, reassured-- let's drink to that. Skol!
Answered 7/22/2018
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