As for the sting of iodine, I've chopped jalapenos and rubbed my eyes, it goes away. People put CS in their eyes, washes made with herbs, and the junk they buy in the store, I sure wouldn't be too concerned with diluted Lugol's, but from what I've read, you seem to have a great deal of knowledge and if you really think I could lose an eye, I guess I won't do it. Just thought it possibly could be the best thing for getting rid of what ever it is that I have in my eye.