Hair Dye in Eye...What to do?

I just colored my hair and while rinsing in the shower I must've gotten some in the corner of my eye. I flushed really well with water but it still stings and I'm blinking a lot. Advice please!

Hair Dye in Eye...What to do?

You need to be examined by the nearest ophthalmologist .

Hair Dye in Eye...What to do?

Go to the doctor. The hair dye contains many chemicals. Are you sure you werent trying to dye your eyelashes or eyebrows?

Hair Dye in Eye...What to do?

These types of chemical injuries are best treated with irrigation, then some more irrigation. As some of the dyes are acidic or basic, the washing helps neutralize the chemical. The conjunctiva will get red from the injury. The chemicals cause the blood vessels to dilate to get more blood to the area to get rid of the toxins. Since the blood vessels are engourged, the eye looks red. The extra blood and dilated vessels will also leak so the area will also get swollen, and the stretching causes the pain.

The 'best' way to decreased the inflammation is to use a mild steroid, but you'd have to see an ophthalmologist to get that Rx. This will heal by itself over the next week or so. If it remains irritated and you can't get to a doctor, you might try something that keeps it moist. I've used vaseline in a pinch, and it's worked for this. Makes everything yellow looking and gooey, but it does help some. And the irritation, if made worse...just wash out the vaseline.

Hair Dye in Eye...What to do?

Flush with water and if it still hurts go to the optomistrist

Hair Dye in Eye...What to do?

keep up the blinking i guess