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I accidentally used nail polish remover 2 take off my eye makeup instead of makeup remover. i immediately noticed&flushed for 10 min. will my eye b ok?
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OK: Should be OK. If eyeball is red or sore, see an ophthalmologist [not optometrist] urgently.
Answered 2/22/2016
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