Could Clipper Oil Reach The Iris And Other Parts Of The Inner Eye?

Posted on Sat, 15 Jan 2022

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Sat, 15 Jan 2022 Answered on

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Question : I accidentally got hair clipper oil (oil you use to lubricate the blades ,it says it's made with petroleum distillates) in my eye , would the oil absorb into my eye in the same way eye drops do? If so could it reach the iris and other parts of the inner eye?

Answered by Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can . You should get your eyes checked up

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question . Please get your eyes checked up and get a thorough eye wash under supervision of an ophthalmologist . Hope it helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (3 hours later)

Hello , could you please explain how the oil would be absorbed into the eye and would it reach the iris? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Harshita (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Absorption happens through the cornea

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the follow up . It can absorb through the cornea and cause irritation to the iris . Hope it helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar