Ok. I cut some pressure treated lumber today, and now I have a red, tender swollen eye. It is vey red..like pink eye. I think I got the sawdust in it.

Suggestions?

flush with summer's eve.

haha

You could try washing it out with gently flowing water, like from a hose perhaps. Hose and water flow pointing upwards, face looking downwards. Not a spray, just a gentle flow. But you probably ought to see a doc about that.

Tell him to douche his eye and take pics!

See a lawyer and sue the bastards that sold you and made the lumber, the saw, and the doctor that's treating you, and Doc for advising you to flush it out with a hose while the neighborhood kid started playing games at the spigot.

Wear sunglasses/goggles next time :p

Cleareyes get's the red out, at least that's what I hear [/ben stein] ;)

Pressure treated lumber is treated with arsenic. I'd definitely see a doctor if you continue to have porblems. :(

Hazards of Pressure-Treated Lumber (http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice/news.htm?topic=Pressure+Treated+Wood)

http://www.mindfully.org/Pesticide/Pressure-Treated-Wood-CBO.htm

http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/eh/HlthHaz/fs/TrtdWood.htm


"Pressure treated" lumber is the euphemistic term for wood treated with extremely dangerous chemicals that are toxic to humans and the environment. Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) gives "treated" lumber a green color. Ninety percent of outdoor wooden structures are made with "pressure treated" wood. It is used for decks, fences, raised garden beds, children's play equipment, picnic tables, and pet houses. (1) Would consumers have been so eager to purchase "pressure treated" wood for home projects if it were accurately labeled "arsenic treated" wood?

Pentachlorophenol (penta) and creosote are toxic chemicals used in treating wood for commercial use such as telephone poles and railroad ties. Creosote gives wood a dark brown look and has a distinctive odor, particularly noticeable in warm weather. The largest users of treated wood poles are the utility and telephone companies. (2)

The sole purpose of these chemicals is to kill living organisms such as insects or fungus. The toxicants easily migrate into soil, water, and the air we breathe, posing serious health risks to human life and the environment.

Have someone else see if they can see any debris still in your eye. It's pretty tough to get a good look on your own. I got a bug in my eye a couple of weeks ago and thought I'd gotten it out. My eye continued to be irritated and I thought it was just scratched a little -- bug had
struggled for a bit when he first got in my eye. The li'l sumbitch finally came out that evening, all gummed up.

Would consumers have been so eager to purchase "pressure treated" wood for home projects if it were accurately labeled "arsenic treated" wood?

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Inspector: It doesn't say anything here about lark's vomit!

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glutamate".

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if the box bore a great red label: "WARNING: LARK'S VOMIT!!!"

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Have someone else see if they can see any debris still in your eye. It's pretty tough to get a good look on your own. I got a bug in my eye a couple of weeks ago and thought I'd gotten it out. My eye continued to be irritated and I thought it was just scratched a little -- bug had
struggled for a bit when he first got in my eye. The li'l sumbitch finally came out that evening, all gummed up.


Well that is just.....something. (shuddering in horror) Are you sure it did not lay eggs?


I had something like this happen, same eye, about a year and 1/2 ago. That was dust from primed wood. I still have the meds from that, a steroid, something to make the eye dialate and breack up lessions, and a non steroidal antiinflametory. I put that one in last night and this morning. still a little red, irratated, but not as bad as last night, and no pain really with pressure. I may see if the doc can see me today anyway.

This sucks because i may not be able to wear my contacts for my sons bday, or the trial on friday. I hate my glasses. And they are old, I have a prescription to get new onew, buyt Inever seem to find the time.

Well that is just.....something. (shuddering in horror) Are you sure it did not lay eggs?

Naw, it wasn't alive very long. It thrashed around a bit before it died though. Was stuck way back though and took awhile before my eyes made enough tears and gummy stuff (whatever that is) to bind it up and flush it out.


I had something like this happen, same eye, about a year and 1/2 ago. That was dust from primed wood. I still have the meds from that, a steroid, something to make the eye dialate and breack up lessions, and a non steroidal antiinflametory. I put that one in last night and this morning. still a little red, irratated, but not as bad as last night, and no pain really with pressure. I may see if the doc can see me today anyway.

This sucks because i may not be able to wear my contacts for my sons bday, or the trial on friday. I hate my glasses. And they are old, I have a prescription to get new onew, buyt Inever seem to find the time.

Probably just a reaction to the chemicals, but I'd really hold off on the contacts until you're absolutely sure there's nothing left in your eye, and no scratches in the cornea. The doc can put fluorescent drops in your eye and see any scratches right away.