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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Splashing Of Antifreeze Into Eyes

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Posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2014
Question: I was working on replacing my lower radiator hose on my car and did not realize there was still antifreeze in the water pump which splashed into my eyes off of the blacktop. There was a 5 minute. Time period before I was able to find a water hose to flush them out. I know it can be deadly Swallowed. I was just wondering what absorption. Through the eyes could do
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can cause epitheilal defects.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to health care magic.

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history.
Since you have washed your eyes thoroughly no problem will occur. This can cause corneal epithelial defect and cause symptoms of pain, redness of eye, sensitivity to light....

You can use antibiotic eye drops and artificial tears for prevention of infection and other complications.
If there are symptoms of pain, redness, sensitivity to light you need to consult your eye doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.

Hope this information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards
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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Splashing Of Antifreeze Into Eyes

Brief Answer: It can cause epitheilal defects. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to health care magic. I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. I reviewed your history. Since you have washed your eyes thoroughly no problem will occur. This can cause corneal epithelial defect and cause symptoms of pain, redness of eye, sensitivity to light.... You can use antibiotic eye drops and artificial tears for prevention of infection and other complications. If there are symptoms of pain, redness, sensitivity to light you need to consult your eye doctor for examination and treatment accordingly. Hope this information is helpful to you. Thank you With regards