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If someone needs immediate help with chemical in eye, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chemical, cleaning product, or unknown liquid splashed into an eye causing burning, redness, and tearing.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Flush eye with water 20 minutes. Hold lids open. Call 112. Do not rub.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe burning, inability to open eye, or vision changes after splash.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — White or cloudy area on the eye surface.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Chemicals destroy eye tissue in minutes. Immediate and prolonged flushing saves vision.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Begin flushing at sink, shower, or clean water source immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tilt head so water runs from inner corner outward — away from the other eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use fingers to hold upper and lower lids open. Flush for at least 20 minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 on speaker while someone else continues flushing if alone is difficult.
When and how to get professional help.
Every chemical eye splash is an emergency — vision can be permanently lost.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flush continuously. Do not use eye drops unless emergency services advise.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Chemical in eye. Flushing with water. Product: [name if known]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All chemical eye injuries need emergency ophthalmology care.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rub the eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use neutralizing agents in the eye.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT bandage the eye shut before hospital — continue flushing as directed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Milk or tea washes chemicals out of eyes better than water
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Copious running water or saline is standard. Do not delay flushing searching for alternatives.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Acid attack
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Acid or corrosive liquid was thrown deliberately on a person, usually face and body, causing burning pain and chemical burns.
Chemical skin burn
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Acid, alkali, cleaning product, or industrial chemical contacted the skin causing pain, redness, or tissue damage.
Child scald
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child was scalded by hot bath water, spilled cup, or cooking pot. Children's skin burns more severely than adults.
Clothes on fire
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person's clothing caught fire from stove, diya, gas leak, or accident. Flames are on their body.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Remove contact lens during flush if it loosens — do not delay flushing to remove it.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Permanent vision loss from delayed irrigation.