What are the long term health effects of exposure to Mercury?
” below. Elemental mercury liquid and vapour can be absorbed through the skin and may contribute to the overall absorption and toxicity. Can Mercury hurt my eyes? There is very little relevant information about the effects of getting liquid mercury in the eyes. It is probably not a direct eye irritant. In one case, droplets of mercury accumulated under the surface of the cornea in an person forcefully sprayed with mercury liquid. After two days, the cornea cleared and vision was normal. High concentrations of mercury vapour can cause redness, burning and inflammation of the eyes. What happens if Mercury is accidentally swallowed (enters the digestive system)? Elemental mercury is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is more toxic following inhalation. In one report, ingestion of 204 gm did not cause harmful effects. In a second report, ingestion of 220 mL (approximately 3.0 kg) caused immediate effects such as tremor, irritability, forgetfulness and fatigue. It is uncert
