What do you if get hand sanitizer in your eye?

If you get hand sanitizer in your eye, take the following steps:

- Rinse your eye with large amounts of cool, clean water for 15 to 20 minutes. This will help to dilute the hand sanitizer and remove any particles that may be stuck to your eye.

- If your eye is swollen, red or painful, apply a cold compress to your eye.** This will help to reduce inflammation and pain.

- Do not rub your eye, as this can make things worse.

- If your symptoms do not improve within a few hours, seek medical attention. This will ensure that there is no damage to your cornea and your vision is not impaired.

Eye Vision Disorders - Related Articles