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Does Burning Sensation In The Eye After A Mishap With Battery Acid Need Medical Attention?

hello, i was replacing some of my batteries and i felt something that went in my eye ( probably a small mosquito, so then i rubbed my eye with my finger and it had some acid in it and now my eye is burning. i cleaned it for about 20 minutes under running water but i would like to know what can i do?? please answer as soon as possible...... can i lose an eye because of that little acid that went in my eye?
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Hai.
Thanks for using hcm.
There could be a small abrasion, or irritation due to the foreign body,(mosquito),
Causing infection & edema of the cornea.
Please instill antibiotic drops added with steroids to reduce this.
If the irritation still persists please visit ophthalmologist.
Take care
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Does Burning Sensation In The Eye After A Mishap With Battery Acid Need Medical Attention?

Hai. Thanks for using hcm. There could be a small abrasion, or irritation due to the foreign body,(mosquito), Causing infection & edema of the cornea. Please instill antibiotic drops added with steroids to reduce this. If the irritation still persists please visit ophthalmologist. Take care