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Chemical Conjunctivitis Definition
Common names:
  • Chemical Conjunctivitis
  • Chemical Eye Injury
  • Conjunctivitis Chemical
  • Eye Chemical Injury
  • Eye Chemical Splash
  • Eye Injury from Chemicals
  • Injured Eye from Chemicals
A person with chemical conjunctivitis has inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by exposure to a chemical.

Common symptoms of chemical conjunctivitis include eye pain, eye redness and eye swelling. Images

Common causes for chemical conjunctivitis include:
  • Lotions
  • Soaps
  • Cleansers
  • Pool supplies
  • Makeup
  • Bleach
  • Smoke
  • Household chemicals
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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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