How do you get rid of the sting in ur eyes from onions being cut? Ive tried eyedrops like 4 times already but they still sting, know any remedies?
2006-09-16 13:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by krispiemeow 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I am no where near them, and they still burn....my eyes hurt so much
2006-09-16 13:31:58 · update #1
Make sure your hands have been washed before putting more drops in your eyes. Other than what you are doing, just time and tears will clear it up.
2006-09-16 13:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are all kinds of remedies for dealing with this irritating phenomenon, some more effective than others. As a general rule, move your head as far away from the onion as you can, so the gas will mostly disperse before it reaches your eyes. If you really can't stand the tears, the simplest solution might be to wear goggles. This measure is very effective, but it may seem a bit extreme to those around you, and if your kitchen is steamy, you might not be able to see what you're doing (never a good idea when you're using a knife).
Peeling the onion and then chilling it in the refrigerator before you slice it will minimize the release of gas somewhat, because the change in temperature alters the compounds in the onion. Cooking an onion before you slice it will work also, for the same reason. Another easy solution is to cut the onion under water or run the tap over it as you slice.
Some people say if you hold a lemon, piece of bread or a sugar cube in your mouth, the food will absorb the gas before it reaches your eyes. Breathing with your mouth, instead of your nose, might also help because as you inhale, you suck the gas in and as you exhale, you blow it away. This keeps a lot of the gas from ever reaching your eyes.
As far as treatment after the fact...Do not rub your eyes, wash your hands, remove yourself from the area of the onion. If you are able to read this then your complaint has resolved.
2006-09-16 20:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by ebizartistry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refrigerated onions have less fumes coming off them, that might help a bit.
2006-09-16 20:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by jarm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut them under water or chew gum while chopping. Don't know why, but it works.
2006-09-16 20:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by wood butcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just dont be by them
2006-09-16 20:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait it will go away
2006-09-16 20:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try lemon juice. No.no.no.no.no.no. please don't, it was a joke.
2006-09-16 20:28:18 · answer #7 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋