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After I do the procedure, can I go to sleep?

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Yes. Just make sure they are thoroughly washed. They might still burn a little bit and you might cry, but it should be fine.

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I did rub my eyes, but I am out of the shower and it still burns after I put water in it. What should I do?

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Flush the eye out again with some cool water. If the burning does not stop, or your vision is blurry, head to the doctor immediately.

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What do I do if my eye still burns and it is red in the corner, but I can see fine?

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Take a washcloth and put it over your eyes for two to three minutes. Close your eyes and lay down for a little while and you should feel better after.

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Are there other tips if none of these methods worked?

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Cup cool water in your hands and put them up to your eyes. Then, open your eyes for a few seconds in the clean water, repeating as necessary.

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What if my eyes are extremely burning and stinging, like a bee. It causes extreme pain, and it hurts so much that I can't see anything and it gets worse each hour?

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Have you tried rinsing directly with water? How about crying? If you have done those and they haven't helped, go see a doctor for medical help immediately.

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What should I do when my eyes burn after I shower?

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Rinse your eyes with cool water to relieve pain. If they continue to burn, switch to an all-natural shampoo that won't irritate your eyes or skin in the future.

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What should I do when my eye is still a little blurry?

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Try rinsing again. Your vision will most likely clear up within an hour or so. If it doesn't, consult your doctor.

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Is there something else I can try if it doesn't come out?

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Put water in a shot glass, and put the glass over your eye. Keep the eye open and tilt your head back for a few seconds. After that, you can remove the shot glass.

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Where can I get an eye shield?

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You can try Walmart, Target, or any other major store near you. My recommendation is to use goggles instead.

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What should I do if I'm taking a bath?

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Turn on the tap and splash fresh water into your eyes.

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What do I do if it doesn't stop burning?

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Get some cool water and wash out your eye for several minutes. If it doesn't work, head to a doctor.

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What should I do if I feel fine, but my eye is still blurry?

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Sometimes it might take a few minutes (or even an hour) for your eye to return to normal, so don't panic. If your eye is still blurry in a few hours, you should see an eye doctor to make sure your eye isn't damaged in any way.

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I've rinsed my eyes with cold water, and I can feel a slight sting. I do not have blurred vision though. What should I do?

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Just wait it out or gently rub warm or hot water in the area, but do it on the SKIN!

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Will closing my eyes prevent the shampoo from getting in them?

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Yes, it will.

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Can getting shampoo in my eyes permanently damage them?

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No. It might hurt, but it won't cause permanent damage.

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What should I do if I feel like there is something in the top of my eye?

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Close your eyes, pull up the eyelid and wiggle your eye, left to right and up and down.

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Is there an easier way to get shampoo out of my eyes?

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Open your eyes, and look up at the shower head to rinse your eyes out!

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What should I do if my eyes are still burning after following these steps?

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Repeat them until the burning stops.

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Can I wear contacts if my eyes still feel irritated?

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No. Keep rinsing your eyes with cool water. If that doesn't work, you should go to the doctor.

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How long after flushing my eyes with water will the stinging stop?

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It should go away in 20 minutes. If it doesn't, rinse again.

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My eye hurts for a day or so after I get soap in my eye, but no blurriness. Is this okay?

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If your eye is hurting, I would recommend seeing a doctor even if blurriness does not occur. The toxins in the shampoo or soap can damage your eyes if not properly removed.

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What should I do if my eye is reddish in color?

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That’s normal if you get shampoo in your eye. Try rinsing it again, use fake tears, and let your eyes rest.

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What do I do if my eyes still burn after getting shampoo in my eyes?

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Rinse with water, cry and then rinse with saline solution. Then rinse with water again and put an ice pack on your eye. See your doctor if pain persists.

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How long does the burning last if I have shampoo in my eyes?

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It can depend on the shampoo you have used. In my experience, it ends at around 20-25 minutes after holding a cold cloth over it and washing it out.

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Why would you actually ever let water in your eyeball for 2-3 minutes?

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Flushing the eye with warm water is not putting water "in" your eyeball. You are flushing the eye and letting the water fall out. And yes, you should do it for 2 to 3 minutes, or until most of the stinging stops.

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The shower only uses hot water function. How can I rinse my eyes with hot water?

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You can let the water cool for a while in a bowl and then wash your eyes. You could also dampen a towel with the water and wave the towel in the air to cool it and wash your face using it.

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Do the protective goggles have to be ones intended for this?

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You don't have to. It could be science lab goggles, or work goggles, as long as it is perfectly clean and in good condition.

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It feels like something is in my eye, and it hurts to blink. What do I do?

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Rinse with eye wash, saline solution or cool water for a minute.

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