Exposure to pus and fluids from zit

[Deni373]

Im an esthetician and I had pus from a clients pustule splash onto my face and a tiny bit in my eye while doing extractions. I wiped my cheek with alcohol and rinsed my eye out twice, then applied eye drops. I left work and went to the eye doctor who looked at it and said it looked fine. Im still concerned about whether or not I may catch anything, because I know the eye is a mucous membrane.
Thanks!

[Deni373]

Thanks for ur response, it was actually pus that squirted onto my face and in my eye, but theres always a chance of a small amount of blood being in it and my concern was'nt just for hep C, but disease in general. I definitely will be wearing glasses next time!

[dontworry_behappy1]

Welcome to the forum.   Yes you can get hepatitis C with a blood splash to the eye.  It's a lower risk but still a possible risk.   If I were you.....I'm be wearing eye protection when working with blood and body fluids.  It wouldn't hurt to get tested for for Hepatitis C.  Everyone should be tested once.  Next time protect your eyes.   One of your most valued senses.  

Best to you