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I was prescribed 1% clindamycin lotion by my dermatologist. i accidentally got it inside of my eye. i immediately flushed my eye with water. cant go to hospital. what do i do to ensure no eye damage. i used eye drops. my eye feels blurry no pain?

Q: i was prescribed 1% clindamycin lotion by my dermatologist. i accidentally got it inside of my eye. i immediately flushed my eye with water. cant go to hospital. what do i do to ensure no eye damage. i used eye drops. my eye feels blurry no pain?

: It won't harm your eye at all. Even rinsing wasn't needed. All is well; don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It won't harm your eye at all. Even rinsing wasn't needed. All is well; don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/30/2023

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 1% clindamycin lotion by my dermatologist. i accidentally got it inside of my eye. i immediately flushed my eye with water. cant go to hospital. what do i do to ensure no eye damage. i used eye drops. my eye feels blurry no pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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