{"id":13301,"date":"2025-02-03T04:11:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=13301"},"modified":"2025-02-03T04:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:11:39","slug":"bleach-in-eye-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/bleach-in-eye-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You Get Bleach in Your Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108443714 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108443714 BCX0\">Reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/our-vision-experts\/sonia-kelley\">Sonia Kelley, OD, MS<\/a> on September 26, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you were to check in the laundry room or under a sink of almost any home in America, the chances of finding some bleach are pretty high. Whether its purpose is to get the bathtub sparkling clean or to get your white clothing <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">extra<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> white, bleach is a common household item.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The power that makes bleach so popular is the same power that makes it dangerous \u2014 particularly if you get it in your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re reading this because you or someone you know has gotten bleach in their eyes, take the following steps immediately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid rubbing your eyes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash your hands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Begin rinsing your eyes with water or saline solution (more detailed instructions on that below).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Otherwise, read on to learn what steps to take if you ever do get bleach in your eye and what you can do to minimize its effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13309 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-23.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding her eyeglasses trying to get something out of her eye\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-23.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-23-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-23-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-23-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-23-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114780230 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114780230 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Symptoms of Bleach in Eyes<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you get bleach in your eyes, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms or reactions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pain or burning sensation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Redness<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eye watering<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eyelid twitching<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foreign body sensation (feeling like something is in your eye)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blurred vision<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Light sensitivity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swelling<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difficulty keeping the eye open<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try to avoid rubbing your eyes in response to these symptoms, even though doing so may be your initial reaction. Rubbing your eyes after getting bleach in them could cause additional damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12348886 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12348886 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">What to Do If You Get Bleach in Your Eye<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best way to limit the impact of a chemical eye injury is to act fast. The longer you wait to start flushing your eyes, the more time the bleach has to damage the nerves and tissues in and around your eyes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This type of damage can lead to permanent vision loss, and acting quickly is critical. Bleach can begin damaging your eyes within 1 to 5 minutes of exposure, so the time it takes to start flushing your eyes can make a huge difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow the steps below to rinse bleach out of your eyes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash your hands thoroughly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If you have bleach in your eyes, you may also have some on your hands. Washing your hands before doing anything else ensures you won\u2019t introduce more bleach to the affected area. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have contacts in, <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do not<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> try to take them out before flushing your eyes.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flush your eyes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Rinse your eyes using lukewarm water or a saline solution to dilute the bleach. Keep your eyes open as long as possible while rinsing, and regularly move them around to make sure all areas of each eye\u2019s surface have been flushed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After a few minutes of eye washing, remove your contact lenses <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 If your contacts are still in your eyes after flushing them with water for several minutes, you should now try to remove the lenses. Taking out your contacts can help prevent additional irritation.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep rinsing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Continue flushing your eyes for 15 to 30 minutes. While this may sound like a long time to pour water into and over your eyes, doing so will help restore their natural pH level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13310 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-24.jpg\" alt=\"A man applying eye drops to his left eye\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-24.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-24-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-24-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-24-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-24-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">After <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">you\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\"> thoroughly flushed your eyes, have someone drive you to your eye doctor\u2019s office or an emergency room to have your eyes evaluated. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">you<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\"> have someone to drive you and you suspect that you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW244629942 BCX0\">have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\"> a severe injury,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244629942 BCX0\"> call an ambulance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW159163538 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159163538 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Ways to Rinse Bleach from Your Eyes<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are a few methods you can use to flush bleach out of your eyes. Choose whichever option is the fastest and easiest for you to access:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submerge your face in a large bowl filled with lukewarm water<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Keep your eyes open while submerged. Roll your eyes and blink frequently to ensure complete coverage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stand in the shower while water pours over your face and into your eyes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Do not stare directly into the water stream. Rather, let the water hit your forehead and roll down into your eyes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lean your head under a faucet while water runs into your eyes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If you can&#8217;t fit your head beneath the faucet, you can also fill a pitcher with water and pour it over your face while you lean over the sink.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sit or lie down in the bathtub and pour water over the bridge of your nose<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 This will allow the water to stream gently into your eyes. You can also have someone do this for you if they\u2019re available.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though it may be uncomfortable, it\u2019s important to keep your eyes wide open while flushing the bleach out of them. Use your fingers to hold your eyes open during the process if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58684725 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58684725 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How Long Does Bleach in the Eye Last?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s possible for bleach to continue penetrating your eyes for hours after they\u2019ve been exposed. As an alkaline chemical, bleach can cause some of the worst chemical damage to the eyes. If no measures are immediately taken to flush it from the eyes, the bleach will damage nerves and tissues within the eye area and may lead to permanent vision loss.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The duration of your symptoms depends on several factors. Consider:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How much bleach got into your eyes?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How concentrated (or diluted) was the bleach?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How much time passed from when the bleach got into your eyes to when you began flushing it out of your eyes?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\/frames\/sun-octave-rose-gold-l-20863\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-25.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in front of a blue sky wearing eyeglasses with brown-tinted lenses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-25.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-25-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-25-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-25-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-25-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240174419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240174419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">When to See a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240174419 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Doctor<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After you\u2019ve flushed your eyes with water or saline solution for 15 to 30 minutes, it\u2019s very important that you also seek emergency medical attention. Just be sure to rinse the bleach from your eyes <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you go anywhere. Flushing your eyes is the top priority and should be done immediately after exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you see an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist?ArticleImageLink=https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Banner-2-830x520.jpg\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eye doctor<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they\u2019ll test the pH level within your eyes to see whether the level has returned to normal. For reference, the natural pH level of the eyes is usually 7.0 to 7.3, and the pH level of bleach is between 11 and 13.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the test shows the pH level of your eyes is still higher than it should be, the doctor will continue to flush your eyes until they return to a normal level. The amount of damage done by the bleach will determine the next steps for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting bleach in your eyes can be painful and scary. However, acting fast and following the recommended rinsing instructions can help minimize damage and reduce your risk of permanent vision loss.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on September 26, 2024 If you were to check in the laundry room or under a sink of almost any home in America, the chances of finding some bleach are pretty high. 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