Yes, it is possible that serious damage can be done, but not necessary. It depends on how serious the symptoms of burns are, how much hot water enter your eyes and how the first aid is done.
Accurate pain may occur if boiling water hit the sensitive cornea. After your cornea is burned, it still hurts like crazy when you blink your eye or move your eyelids.Your eyes immediately water as the hot water reaches your eyes. Thus your eye may be inflamed and red. You may develop sensitiveness to light.
There are about 5 different layers in your cornea. If the hurt is only limited to the outer layer, the cornea can repair itself with time.
However, if the burns goes so deep as into the inner layers, sight loss may be caused.
Treatments:
1.The doctor will prescribe antibiotic eye drops and steroid eye drops for you to alleviate the inflammation.
2.You should pay attention to the sanitary conditions of the wound.
3.You need a balance diet with food which is abundant in high protein.
4.No spicy food, alcohol and other pungent food.
