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I droped a very small amout of pain reliever into my 10 month sons eye while trying to give him medine. i rinsed it, should i so something else?

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Most likely OK: As long as you washed it off, and it was a medication, it is probably ok. If the eye is red the next day, seek professional evaluation.

Dr Sia and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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