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Does Dettol In Eyes Causing Redness And Puffiness Require Medical Attention?
My daughter accidentally dropped some dettol in her eye yesterday. It s still puffy and red and weeping. We have taken her to doctor who suggested waiting til morning. But I am a bit nervous about that. We have been trying to put chlorsig as prescribed by doctor but it s not really getting in as she is fighting us off. She is just over 2 yo Shoujd I take her to hospital. She seems relaxed about it now and just playing.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
The redness and puffiness is due to irritation from Dettol. Usually, we do advise to rinse the eyes with cold water for the first couple of days.
Yes, the symptoms will get reduced in the following days, do not worry for that. With regard to chlorsig, try to put the drops on the inner part of the eyes next to the nose, especially when she goes to sleep.
Do not worry unnecessarily, everything will settle. Try to be more cautious next time. Put the dangerous detergents or objects on places high enough not to get reached by the small child.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you the best recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
The redness and puffiness is due to irritation from Dettol. Usually, we do advise to rinse the eyes with cold water for the first couple of days.
Yes, the symptoms will get reduced in the following days, do not worry for that. With regard to chlorsig, try to put the drops on the inner part of the eyes next to the nose, especially when she goes to sleep.
Do not worry unnecessarily, everything will settle. Try to be more cautious next time. Put the dangerous detergents or objects on places high enough not to get reached by the small child.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you the best recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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