how do you treat flash burns?
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Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes. Your cornea can repair itself in one to two days and usually heals without leaving a scar. However, if the flash burn is not treated, an infection may start. This can be serious and may lead to some loss of vision.
Treatment for flash burns could include:
*Atropine drops - sometimes used to relax the eye muscles, which in turn eases pain and allow your eyes to rest and heal. Your pupils (the black part of the eye) will look bigger than normal. This effect lasts several hours.
*Dressing - your eyes may be covered with a padded dressing to rest them and allow them to heal.
*Antibiotics - you may be advised to use antibiotic drops or ointment at home to stop infection. Follow your doctor’s advice as to how often to use the prescribed eye drops or ointment.
*Review - you will be reviewed in 24 to 48 hours to make sure that your eyes are healing. Some problems, such as infection, don’t show up right away. If there are any serious problems, you will be sent to an ophthalmologist (specialist eye doctor).
put the burnt area in or under cold water and seek medical help
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