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I Splashed Acetone In Both Eyes. What Should I Do Now ?

I splashed acetone in both eyes. Irrigated with water. Used saline drops. Do I need to go to the ER?
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you need to visit the doctor soon.irrigation with saline for min 20-30min thorough wash all around the eye is required.vision assesment , topical steroid drops for few days and cyclopegics may be necessary depending on your state
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I Splashed Acetone In Both Eyes. What Should I Do Now ?

Hello, you need to visit the doctor soon.irrigation with saline for min 20-30min thorough wash all around the eye is required.vision assesment , topical steroid drops for few days and cyclopegics may be necessary depending on your state