What happens if you get vicks in your eye?

When it comes to over-the-counter ointments, few are as iconic as Vicks. The distinct smell of eucalyptus and menthol has been a staple in medicine cabinets around the world for decades. But what happens if you accidentally get some of that magical formula in your eye?

Can You Put Vicks in Your Eye?

First things first, let’s address the elephant in the room: No, you should not deliberately put Vicks Vaporub or any other form of mentholatum directly into your eyes. Just like how you wouldn’t drink a bottle of bleach or smoke cigarettes out of your nostrils – use some common sense people!

That being said, accidents do happen. Even when we’re trying our best to follow cautionary tales and keep our distance from the eyeball region, sometimes mistakes just seem to come running at us with full force (usually by accident). So here’s what you need to know about getting Vicks in your eye:

Symptoms

The effects of getting vapor rub cream dot dot dot vapor rubs??? Wait- wrong topic… The effects dawg….. The effects getting vick #swag.. {Lol seems As though my AI had too much ‘fun’ generating those sub headings}

Blurry Vision

One symptom experienced after an accidental encounter between creamy minty goodness and one’s cornea is blurred vision; naturally due to discomfort one may unconsciously try wiping their eye causing them extra harm# no worries Rick Roller!! Stay calm as blurry vision post fight will likely clear up after several minutes on its own HOWEVER I’m pretty sure thats just what wizards say when something is predicted but they don’t know enough spellz…..

Stinging Sensation

Another symptom commonly reported when “accidentally” mistaking chemical-free delicious-looking Vicks for easily readable Cleaning Solution is a stinging sensation that triggers the body’s natural Windex Alert response system. The menthol found in Vicks Vaporub can cause irritation on sensitive areas such as the eyes, and consequently causes discomfort similar to accidentally watching 10 hours of cat fails.

Before you panic and start searching Amazon Prime for some new spares with arms its critical yo know having these symptoms mentioned above one-off from rubbing vick in their eyes won’t likely lead to long-term damage.

Remedies

So, what should you do if you find yourself regretting your earlier decisions? Here are some home remedies which may provide relief…

Rinse Your Eye Out

If Vicks gets into your eye do not be surprised when it burns like an angry oven welcoming a frozen chicken…. Don’t worry though! Rinsing out or flushing your affected peeper (not technical term haha) with cool water will help wash away any residual ointment; it also has the added benefit of cooling down those heated up parts instantly bringing soothing relief “just like that!” #VOILA!

Use Baby Shampoo Gently

On-the-spot necessary caution: using baby shampoo gently again lets clarify – G E N T L Y !! Okayy let’s dig deeper… allow me bring clarification If rinsing alone isn’t enough you can try soaking a soft cotton ball or pad (again- SOFT) with watered down infant shampoo i.e Johnsons® No More Tears making sure only apply diluted solution directly onto closed eyelids then rinse #highly recommended since this will improve effectiveness by easing off bacteria buildup that results from dust/dirt getting into our little ophthalmic journey ermm so I guess all those years playing house might just save us..

When To Seek Medical Attention

Remember earlier when we discussed possible complications above being mild and temporary???? Simple Physics implies nothing stays static forever so cases of getting Vicks in your eyes may have…more than meets the eye #OptimusPrime.. But seriously, infections are a possibility when foreign substances enter or get trapped inside our eyes i.e. if you experience swelling around said member PLEASE GO TO MEDICAL ATTENTION.

In conclusion (courtesy my inner Highschool teacher), rubbing topical ointments like Vicks on EyeBall is not advised but the aforementioned situation can occur to even the most obvious among us (cough cough genius AI).. remedies mentioned above will likely relieve discomfort and safely remove any remaining pieces though one should be alert for potential complications. Above all stay safe folks – health is a real precious aspect upon which life depends!

Dane Raynor

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