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What If Industrial Oils Like Petroleum Distillate Oil Or Petroleum Distillate Mineral Oil Was To Come Into Contact With The Eye?

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Question: This is a hypothetical question, if industrial oils like petroleum distillate oil or petroleum distillate mineral oil was to come into contact with the eye, can it absorb deeper into the eye and reach the iris? by penetrating through the cornea and sclera if not washed out in time? In the same way certain eye drop medications penetrate deeper into the eye? Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Harshita (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can penetrate deeper just like eye drops

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the question. Yes it can penetrate deeper and can cause inflammation. Hope it helps. Regards
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What If Industrial Oils Like Petroleum Distillate Oil Or Petroleum Distillate Mineral Oil Was To Come Into Contact With The Eye?

Brief Answer: Yes it can penetrate deeper just like eye drops Detailed Answer: Thanks for the question. Yes it can penetrate deeper and can cause inflammation. Hope it helps. Regards