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Itching eye after small incident

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Sammy8
Sammy8

A year ago small drop of oil flew from the pan while cooking right into my eye, ever since there’s been slight itching and burning sensation especially in dry weathers or when the A/C is on, some redness on one side is visible when there’s itching.

I saw a doc at that time who gave me some eye cream for 10 days. Would like to know what can be done and why a year on and it feels like it hasn’t fully recovered.

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  • diannesk
    diannesk Sammy8

    Posted

    Good idea to have it checked out soon since it's bothering you.

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee Sammy8

    Posted

    If this was hot oil then you may have caused some damage to your cornea.  The eye cream would have helped initially but now you need to see an ophthalmologist,to see if there is any scarring. Alternatively pay a visit to an optician and explain the problem..

    In the mean time buy some Hypromellose drops[also called artificial tears] from your pharmacy and use them 3 times a day and at night. They should help.

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