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Got soap from steel wool cleaner splashed in eye. flushed with tap water. optometrist said no damage. infection possible? acanthamoba? antibiotics?
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No problem: If an optometrist has examined it and has declared there is no likely problem and no further treatment is indicated. If there ongoing symptoms that is another issue and you should have your GP look at it.
Answered 2/12/2017
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