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Eye contact

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Symptoms

Severe pain and redness will progress to corneal burns.

Action

Immediate first aid. Wash with running water for 10 minutes, then irrigate with normal saline, if available, for at least 30 minutes. DO NOT USE CALCIUM GLUCONATE GEL.

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