Hi everyone, just a question. Say for instance we get a low scale chemical (benzoyl peroxide) into the eyes but didn’t flush it well enough (opening the eye slightly when flushing). Does this have the potential to cause any damage long term, or just irritation?
On another note, are eyelids really that waterproof? If given a tiny slit of entry, can water (say a shower head) get behind the entire eyelid and potentially wash the entire surface?
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Your question is based on a false assumption. When using an eye wash station, you should use your fingers to keep your eyes open in order to flush them. Keeping your eyes closed is counter productive.
[Eyewash Station Instructions](https://www.safety-eyewash.co.uk/content/user-guide-eye-wash-station#:~:text=Flush%20out%20your%20eyes&text=Using%20your%20fingers%20to%20keep,of%20the%20eyeballs%20as%20possible)
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