I got shampoo in my eye and now its red

Getting soap in your eyes is a common mistake that can be very painful, causing burning, redness, and severe discomfort.

Read the following guidelines from our eye doctor at Village Eye Centre for what to do. However, if your pain persists, contact one of our eye care centers in North Edmonton, Downtown Edmonton, and Sherwood Park, Alberta, for treatment.

How to get soap out of your eyes

1. Don’t rub your eyes. The stinging is caused by the ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a foaming agent. Rubbing your eyes can activate this ingredient and worsen your symptoms.
2. While in the shower, close your eyes and lean over from your waist to prevent more shampoo entering your eyes. Stay in this position as you rinse out the suds. Don’t tilt your head forward, because this will allow more shampoo to drip down.
3. Rinse your eyes with cool water. In the shower, open your eyes wide and turn your face upwards to receive a gentle stream of water. Turn your head from side to side to catch enough water. If you’re out of the shower, cup cool water from the sink in both your hands and splash it in your eyes repeatedly.
4. Try to cry! Of course, your eyes might already be filled with natural tears. But if not, forcing yourself to cry can help remove any irritating suds.

If despite all your attempts to remove the soap, you’re still suffering from severe eye pain and/or blurriness, contact our eye doctor. It’s possible that you may have had an allergic reaction to a specific ingredient in the soap. We offer urgent eye exams in all of our eye care offices, located in North Edmonton, Downtown Edmonton, and Sherwood Park, Alberta.

At Village Eye Centre, we put your family's needs first. Talk to us about how we can help you maintain healthy vision. Call us today: 587-410-5920 or book an appointment online to see one of our North Edmonton eye doctors.

By mistake shampoo got into my eyes while bathing. Little bit itching in my eyes. I have washed my eye immediately. What should I do? Is there anything serious?

Hi not to worry unless too much redness ,pain or decrese in vision. Use optive eye drops 3 times If any issue tomorrow . Show to a doc.

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Hello Sir, if there is no severe redness of eyee or any disturbance / decrease in vision then nothing to worry about. Few instructions: (1) Cold compress to the eyes 3 times a day (Can dip clean cotton in refrigerator cold water and keep over closed eyes for 30 seconds) (2) Start with Eyedrops Refresh Liquigel 1 drop 4 times a for both eyes. (3) If any of the above mentioned eye issues are there then opt for online consultation.

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Hi Doctor! I got shampoo into my left eyes last week. It was little irritation at that time after that it settled. From next day im getting a black shade near my ete balls with blurry vision. Please advise. Is this rectify-able

Hello! Is there any discharge or redness?

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Please share a close up pic of your eyes with information about pain redness watering discharge itching and blurring of vision Or consult an ophthalmologist Or Initiate online consultation with anybody.

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Shampoo fallen in the eye acts as irritant . Sometimes immediate remedies like washing eyes thoroughly and using lubricants can help.If the problem persists or there is blurring of vision as in your case, need to consult in person.

Visit your nearby ophthalmologist

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Black shade in eyes needs to be evaluated There are multiple causes of it

avoid repeated touching eyes

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Please share a picture of your eyes. Is there any watering or redness in that eye..? Your blurry vision is mostly not due to shampoo falling in your eyes.

you can use a lubricant eyedrops available over the counter.  6 times a day.

consult online if you still feel you have blurry vision after using lubricant eyedrops

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Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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