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Chemical Eye Burns (cont.)

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Recovery depends on the type and extent of injury.

  • Chemical irritants seldom cause permanent damage.

  • Recovery from acid and alkali burns depends on the depth of the injury.

The 4 grades of burns are

  • Grade 1: You should recover fully.

  • Grade 2: You may have some scarring, but your vision should recover.
  • Grade 3: Your vision will usually be impaired to some degree.

  • Grade 4: Damage to your vision likely will be severe.
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