HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Ive got some brake fluid in my eye today ive washed my eye with saline pods from a first aid kit do i need to seek medical attention?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not likely: Mechanics get motor fluids in their eyes all the time. They aremostly organic, are removed from the eye mostly with the first blink and toxicity is uncommon. If the eye stings and/or hurts, then flush it out with water. You need medical attention only if the eye becomes seriously red or the vision changes.

Answered 5/13/2015

2.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What antidiarrhea meds do I pack in first aid kit for sea travel?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What would be good to have in the medicine cabinet/first aid kit for a infant? I would like to make one up for a baby shower gift

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How do you properly store an instant cold pack in a first aid kit when the outside temperature is hot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Something went into eye, now it feels like sand but nothing's their. Washed with saline wash. Hurts when blinking or keeping eye closed. Whats wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are some good things to have in a first aid kit for burns and sun burns? Is capsaisepine a good thing to have, since it blocks heat receptors?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is the best pocket knife for a medical first aid kit?
I am in a cpr class and i get extra credit for unexpected or not so common items people keep in their first aid kits. Any ideas?
Felt something go in eye but can't see anything there. It hurts every time I blink, what do I do. Tried flushing with saline wash and water.
Can any doc tell me what's the best drug store first aid kit?
Will i need both alcohol pads and antiseptic cleansing wipes for a first aid kit?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.