while got clorox in eyes, only did mild rinsing

[dcparham]

I sprayed a diluted mixture of soap and clorox onto my porch ceiling, and while rinsing it with my pressure washer some dripped into my eyes. It burned but I kept working a little while, and rinsed it lightly a half hour later. Then a little bit later. I used eye drops then went to dinner. I've been very tired, and my eyes are very tired. I didn't take the possibility of eye damage seriously until I realized things are just too fuzzy, like when you just wake up. I'm embarrassed I didn't take it seriously, but years ago I pressured washed for a living, and this sort of thing just came and went. Is there a chance my eyes are damaged permanently?? I look fwd to hearing back from you!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

While irritating that mixture is not highly toxic to the ey like strong acids or bases. Shower and wash your face and hair well. You can use artifical tears as often as you wish start out every 15 minutes for 2-3 hours. In the future wear safety goggles.  If not back to normal see an Eye MD ophthalmologist.

You can also buy over the counter eye irrigation fluid which you can keep at work to irrigate the eye.

JCH MD

[EyeSeeStars]

Sounds like an opthamology appointment is in order. It surely can't hurt!