- 1). Remove your contact lenses. If your lenses are still in your eyes, remove them immediately.
- 2). Flush your affected eye with cold water. Hold your eyelid open, and allow water from your sink faucet to flow into the eye. Flush your eye for 15 minutes.
- 3). Flush your affected eye multiple times if necessary. If you are still experiencing pain and burning after one wash, continue to flush your eye until relief is felt.
- 4). Wear your glasses. Avoid putting contact lenses back in your eyes immediately.
- 5). Seek medical attention. If you experience severe pain and burning that cannot be relieved by flushing, contact your eye doctor or visit with a local emergency department.
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