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If eye flushed out with tap water to remove irritant, should antibiotics in eye be administered? or is risk low. tap water source is major u.s. city

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

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Irrigation: Irrigation with US tap water is usually safe. What was the irritant that entered the eye? If it was chorine or vinegar, etc, see eyeMD asap & keep irrigating till seen. Consult with us to see if you need antibiotic otherwise.

Answered 2/5/2017

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If eye flushed out with tap water to remove irritant, should antibiotics in eye be administered? or is risk low. tap water source is major u.s. city

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