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I accidentally got a small droplet of hydrogen peroxide in my eye. the burning subsided after i rinsed it out with lukewarm water. should i be worried?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

No : Assuming it was not commercial grade (unlikely because you would be in terrible pain), there is nothing to worry about.

Answered 4/21/2020

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A member asked:

I accidentally got a small droplet of hydrogen peroxide in my eye. the burning subsided after i rinsed it out with lukewarm water. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

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