Eye - Chemical In

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You think you have a serious injury
  • Acid or alkali was the chemical
  • Cloudy spot or sore on the cornea (clear central part of eye)
  • Blurred vision persists after irrigating the eye
  • Eye pain persists after irrigating the eye
  • Continued tearing or blinking persists after irrigating the eye
  • NOTE: When you get a chemical in your eye, irrigate eye immediately before calling (see First Aid)

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