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I Accidentally Got Hair Clipper Oil (oil You Use To

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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?
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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
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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
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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
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I Accidentally Got Hair Clipper Oil (oil You Use To

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