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Eye, Chemical in

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: You think you have a serious injury Acid or alkali was the chemical Cloudy spot or sore on the cornea (clear central part of eye) Blurred vision persists after irrigating the eye Eye pain persists after irrigating the eye Continued tearing or blinking persists after irrigating the eye FIRST AID - Irrigate eye immediately before calling
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: All chemical exposures; EXCEPTION: household soap, sunscreen lotion or other obviously harmless substance. National toll free phone number for Poison Control is 1-800-222-1222. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Redness persists for more than 24 hours
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Harmless chemical in the eye with no complications and you don't think you need to be seen