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Can you go blind if you get hand sanitizer in your eye?

I am a 17 year old male. I wonder if you can go blind if you get hand sanitizer in your eye?

3 Answers

No, you just need to flush it out with water for a couple of minutes and continue to use artificial tears when your eyes feel irritated.
If you were to get hand sanitizer in your eye it is important to flush your eyes for a few minutes with water or sterile saline solution. If you have symptoms of pain or loss of vision it is important to contact your ophthalmologist right away.
Not blind, but eye irritation.