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I accidentally got a drop of hot water in my eye during a shower, felt a little bit of burning afterwards. will my eye be fine?

Q: i accidentally got a drop of hot water in my eye during a shower, felt a little bit of burning afterwards. will my eye be fine?

: As long as symptom goes away and you do not see anything wrong on your cornea and your vision is clear in all direction when you cover the unaffected eye.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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As long as symptom goes away and you do not see anything wrong on your cornea and your vision is clear in all direction when you cover the unaffected eye.

Dr Coleman agreed

Answered 8/3/2021

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A member asked:

I accidentally got a drop of hot water in my eye during a shower, felt a little bit of burning afterwards. will my eye be fine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Coleman agreed

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