What is what to do when you get sunscreen in your eye?

If you get sunscreen in your eye, it's important to act quickly:

  1. Immediately Flush Your Eye: The most important thing is to rinse your eye thoroughly with cool, clean water for at least 15-20 minutes. Use a sink, shower, or even a bottle of water if necessary. Pull your eyelid open to ensure the water reaches all parts of your eye. More on eye%20flushing can be helpful.

  2. Remove Contact Lenses: If you wear contact lenses, remove them as soon as possible before flushing your eye. Sunscreen can get trapped under the lens and prolong the irritation. Read more on contact%20lenses%20removal.

  3. Don't Rub Your Eye: Rubbing can worsen the irritation and potentially scratch your cornea. Avoid touching your eye as much as possible. Info on eye%20irritation.

  4. Check for Lingering Symptoms: After flushing, monitor your eye for any lingering symptoms like redness, pain, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.

  5. Consult a Doctor if Necessary: If the irritation persists, worsens, or you experience significant pain or vision changes, seek medical attention from a doctor or eye care professional. Detailed info on seeking%20medical%20attention.