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I was spray painting and about 20 minutes later my eye started to itch an burn so i rubbed it and it started stinging like a cut...i went to the er an?

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Dr. Christopher Conti answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Chemical Exposure: Sounds like a chemical conjunctivitis… Pinkeye caused by being irritating chemicals in the spray paint can. Sounds like you made the right choice going to the emergency department. All the best… Dr. C

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Answered 2/11/2016

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