A 40-year-old member asked:
What happens when you get paint thinner in your eye?
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Dr. Olivia Liaoanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Chemical burn: First thing is to rinse the eye thoroughly with any liquid, saline is best, but tap water will do. At least 10 minutes.
Then get seen by the eye md or er, to tell if you have a serious chemical injury. Damage is worse if the chemical is basic, and less worrisome if acidic.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
What happens when you get your eye stabbed?
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Dr. David Kiraanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Nothing good: An open globe is perhaps the worst injury you could have to the eye. Depending upon the extent the retina may be damaged leading to loss of the eye. Cover the eye with something rigid no pressure is placed on the globe and go to an er asap. Don't eat anything since you'll likely be going to surgery soon.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What can happen when you get something in your eye?
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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Scratch or infection: Most of the problem is with irritation or pain, but a foreign body in the eye can cause a scratch or an infection.
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Last updated Sep 16, 2013
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