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How Can I Reduce The Pain , Irritation And Redishness After Harpic Accidently Fell In Eyes ?

Hello Doctor, I was just cleaning my toilet 15 minutes ago and the harpic liquid on brush accidently contacted my left eye and I had severe pain . the next second i cleaned my eyes thoroughly with plain water for almost 3-5 minutes. Though the pain has reduced a lot, i still have some slight pain with mild irritation with redishness. Can you please advise what step should i take as I am not in a proper city as of now. just came for a vacation and the eye doctors will be available only by evening say, after 7 pm till 8.30 pm. Please advise asap. Thanks, Sowmiya.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012
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Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
Dear Friend,

Harpic liquid is a mild acid, on contact it leads to the chemical reaction that damages the surface protiens and excites the pain producing nerve endings. It doesnot penetrate the inner surfaces of eye. one good thing is that you have washed your eyes thoroughly with clean water. next you can do is apply an antibiotic ointment with in the eye, take a painkiller (combiflam) close your eyes and relax. your pain will decrease with medicine and your body will heal the surface which is damaged due to the acid. If your symptoms persists beyond a day consult an ophthalmologist. Take care
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Kamal Kishore Bandil's  Response
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How Can I Reduce The Pain , Irritation And Redishness After Harpic Accidently Fell In Eyes ?

Dear Friend, Harpic liquid is a mild acid, on contact it leads to the chemical reaction that damages the surface protiens and excites the pain producing nerve endings. It doesnot penetrate the inner surfaces of eye. one good thing is that you have washed your eyes thoroughly with clean water. next you can do is apply an antibiotic ointment with in the eye, take a painkiller (combiflam) close your eyes and relax. your pain will decrease with medicine and your body will heal the surface which is damaged due to the acid. If your symptoms persists beyond a day consult an ophthalmologist. Take care