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Eye redness
Applied one drop of Tulsi Leaves juice on eyes because eye was red and very itchy.
Will it be harmful?
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Risky may cause fungal corneal ulcer
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Though tulsi is a medicinal plant without purification process you could develop vision threatening fungal infection due to applying vegetable matter into the eye.
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This is very risky. Please have your eyes checked and make sure there is no corneal infection.
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avoid herbal preparations in the eye.
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Dr. Anurag Majumdar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
6 yrs exp
East Sikkim
Please don’t apply anything inside your eyes without consulting an Ophthalmologist. You can initiate a consultation and send photos with further details about your problem to get medicines prescribed. It can be Allergic/Viral Conjunctivitis or even severe dryness.
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Consult an Ophthalmologist
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