Suggest Treatment For Contact Of Amyl Nitrate In Eyes

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2014

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Tue, 16 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Good morning.
I accidentally poured some poppers (amyl nitrate) into my right eye yesterday. I immediately went into the bathroom and splashed cold water repeatedly into my eye for about 5 minutes. i then used eye drops and kept dosing to keep the eye watery and hep flushing away the poppers. Today my eye looks a little bloodshot but there is no pain.
Should I do anything else?
Thanks you

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I feel nothing else is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I feel nothing else is needed.Just keep watch on symptoms.

Continue eyedrops, hope these are antibiotic drops with mild steroid.

Any undue symptoms crop up , rush to ophthalmologist.But dont feel you will have to.

Hope this helps.REgards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (4 minutes later)

Thank you. The eyedrops are basic over the counter for tired/red eyes.
I will get some antibiotic eyedrops now.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotic with mild steroid drop.

Detailed Answer:
Antibiotic with mild steroid drop.This will take care if there is any infection and also inflammation.Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (9 hours later)

Thanks very much for your help.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You are welcome.It was pleasure assisting you.Please take out time to leave a positive feedback.Regards.

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