Chemical Eye Injury
What should I do if I get a chemical in my eye?
Chemical burns to the eyes are a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you get a chemical in your eyes.
- Immediately flush the eye with water by holding your head under the faucet or by pouring water into your eye from a clean container. Keep your eye open while flushing with water.
- Continue flushing out your eye for 15 to 30 minutes.
- After you flush your eye out, call West Boca Eye Center or have someone take you to the emergency department or urgent care center. Chemicals can continue to do eye damage for days to months after ocular exposure.
- If possible, take the container the chemical was in with you to the health care provider.
Call Dr. Bellotte and Dr. Habash at West Boca Eye Center immediately with the above emergencies.
This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. West Boca Eye Center. Brent Bellotte MD. Ranya Habash MD. |
