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I was cleaning a thing using a disinfectant and a very small amount entered my eye extremely small probably even less than a third of a drop i don't feel any pain in my eye but if i do should i worry about it or go to hospital? happened 15 mins ago?

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

No: Rinse the eye with clear water. A hospital visit should not be needed if there is no pain, blurred vision or other visual changes. Please write again if other questions

Answered 10/19/2020

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A member asked:

I was cleaning a thing using a disinfectant and a very small amount entered my eye extremely small probably even less than a third of a drop i don't feel any pain in my eye but if i do should i worry about it or go to hospital? happened 15 mins ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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