What chemical is worse to get in the eye, an acid or base?
Base chemicals (high pH) are worse for the eye. Acids tend to cook tissue and this limits spread, but bases denature proteins and keeps on going … and going … and going … which explains the need for copious irrigation with any chemical injury to the eye.
I’ve seen pictures of people’s eye dissolving and drooping out of their socket due to a basic Chemical that accidently came in touch with the eye.
So yes base chemicals are far worse