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At work we mopped with bleach/water solution. i think we put too much bleach because my eyes were irritated/burning. iflushed eyes with water at home and 2 days later they are still irritated. i dont know if my irritation is from the bleach or water?
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Likely the bleach and it will likely self-heal within a week or so. Using simple eye wetting drops may make you more comfortable. Chemical burns of the tender tissue surrounding the eyes are relatively common. You get the same eye effect in a heavily chlorinated swimming pool.
Answered 11/27/2022
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I have seen patients with significant toxicity from airborne particles from bleach solutions when used in closed environments when eye protection and respirators were not used. I would get it checked by an ophthalmologist because sometimes the surface damage can take medication to help healing.
Answered 11/22/2022
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