Chemical Eye Burns (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Chemical Eye Burn Overview
- Chemical Eye Burn Causes
- Chemical Eye Burn Symptoms
- Chemical Eye Burn Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Medical Treatment in the Emergency Room
- Medications After You Go Home
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Next Steps
Follow-up
If you are treated for a chemical burn to the eye in a hospital's emergency department, you should see an ophthalmologist within 24 hours. The ophthalmologist determines your continuing care.
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Burns, Ocular »
Burns to the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, and eyelid are considered ocular burns.
