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Residue from construction materials went into my eyes while trying to change led lights on the ceiling, washed them with water, is that enough?

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Yes: Irrigation is the BEST way of avoiding eye irritation/damage when foreign material enters including construction dust etc! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/6/2017

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A member asked:

Residue from construction materials went into my eyes while trying to change led lights on the ceiling, washed them with water, is that enough?

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