Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Blurred Vision And Damaged Eye Tissue After Splashing Of Hot Oil?

ok, I splashed a few tablespoons of very hot oil into my eye. the lid and surrounding tissue is damaged somewhat and the surface of the eye cooked a bit and has a slight milky film which is distorting vision.i have to drive a long way for treatment and will just see an er doc if i go, so if there is no immediate danger of further damage i will wait until an eye doc can see me. I assume that if I damaged my cornea no immediate treatment will help. avoiding infection seems the primary immediate concern correct if wrong
Mon, 14 Feb 2022
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

You splashed a few drops of hot oil in your eye, presently you are having blurred vision. You should wash your eyes with clean cool water for quite some time to get relieve from heat burn and scorch. After that apply 'I tone' eye drop on the affected eye.

Since you are having blurred vision, do not waste time get clinically assessed by an ophthalmologist, if you feel pain and other symptoms develop you will be referred to an Eye specialist. If the burn is diagnosed to affect your tear ducts, you may need artificial tears drops or an ointment to keep your eye moist while it heals. Do not touch or scratch your eyes. Take care of eye hygiene.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Blurred Vision And Damaged Eye Tissue After Splashing Of Hot Oil?

Hello, You splashed a few drops of hot oil in your eye, presently you are having blurred vision. You should wash your eyes with clean cool water for quite some time to get relieve from heat burn and scorch. After that apply I tone eye drop on the affected eye. Since you are having blurred vision, do not waste time get clinically assessed by an ophthalmologist, if you feel pain and other symptoms develop you will be referred to an Eye specialist. If the burn is diagnosed to affect your tear ducts, you may need artificial tears drops or an ointment to keep your eye moist while it heals. Do not touch or scratch your eyes. Take care of eye hygiene. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician