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What's the best otc solution for washing eyes after pepper spray or tear gas? is it water, milk, contact lens saline, contact lens multi-purpose, or something else?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
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Pepper Spray: Sterile saline or water is the best thing to flush eye with after pepper spray. Take out contact lenses immediately if you have been sprayed.
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