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My mother applied Oxalis corniculata plant leaf juice in her eye...is it helpful to cure eye problems please reply.
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Please ask her to stop its usage. Any liquid or chemical substances and cause damage to the eye surface. It is not advisable to put anything inside your eye unless prescribed by the Ophthalmologist. Tear substitutes can be used.
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I will suggest that you consult nearby Ophthalmologist and get a routine evaluation done for her.
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Applying the juice directly to the eyes could cause severe pain, burning, redness, and potential damage. Do not apply them. Eye has its own defense mechanism. Kindly consult and get checked.
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It's dangerous.
Please consult
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You need to get the eye examined by an Ophthalmologist to know about the injury caused by this plant and tge treatment required
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Cornea is a Gods gift, and very sensitive.
Do not put anything into the Eye unless prescribed by Eye specialist .
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Dr. Sivapriya
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6 yrs exp
Nellore
It is not safe or proven to cure eye problems, and it can actually harm the eye.
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Stop using it immediately
Rinse the eye thoroughly with clean water or sterile saline
If there is pain, redness, watering, blurred vision, or burning, consult an ophthalmologist urgently
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