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Boiling water

2018-10-09 19:14:30
Usually i use boiling or semi boiling water on work. sometimes drops of water may touch the pupil of eye . Can this cause damage ?
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Hello This may cause thermal damage to cornea. Use protective goggles while handling hot water

Answered2018-10-10 02:33:49

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