Question 1

spit in eye dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Saliva in eye: Saliva usually has a low concentration of truly dangerous pathogens. Natural antibodies on the intact corneal and conjunctival surface neutralize many pathogens. Blood splashed into the eye, though, is a concern, as HIV and hepatitis can be transmitted. Any time you get any foreign substance in your eye, wash it out with water asap. If redness or pain ensue, see your eyemd.

Question 2

what to do if someone spits in my eye?

Accepted Answer

Rinse the eye with: Saline or tap water.  Watch and see over the next few days for any redness.  If your vision is blurred or if the eye turns red, see your eye md.

Question 3

can diseases be transferred through getting spit in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Saliva generally has a low concentration of truly dangerous pathogens.  On the intact corneal and conjunctival surface you have antibodies which neutralize many pathogens.  Getting blood splashed into the eye is a different story which can transmit HIV and hepatitis.  Just wash your eye out and  you should be ok.

Question 4

whats the worst that can happen if someone accidentally spits in your eye? it happened to me last week and ive been worried about it since?

Accepted Answer

: Usually nothing. Maybe small risk of a cold or influenza. Absence of symptoms since then is evidence you didn't catch anything. Stop worrying.

Question 5

can diseases be transmitted by spit in someone's eye?

Accepted Answer

Some yes, mostly no: Colds and flu can be spread this way, and perhaps gastrointestinal infections like norovirus, but few serious infections. For example, no significant risk of blood borne infections like HIV or viral hepatitis.

Question 6

if someone with mono spits in your eye will you catch it?

Accepted Answer

The kissing disease: Mono is transmitted via saliva, hence the nickname: kissing disease. It's highly contagious and having an infected-spit in your eye can transmit the disease. But, chances are you already had the disease and so this won't do much. Like all other "things in your eyes, "quickly flush it out with plenty of water will significantly reduce the  possibility of harm. Cosult doc if u r concerned. Good luck.

Question 7

if u spit in somones eye can they get pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the spitter has a  respiratory virus, the eye can develop a viral infection.

Question 8

someone spit in your eye, can this cause infection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The eye surface has powerful infection control and prevention mechanisms, which include antibodies in tears and tear flow, and blinking.  While it is possible to contract an infection from saliva of another person, other than cold viruses, it is unlikely.

Question 9

i gota little spit in my eye and now my eye lid is puffy can i use drop's to get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Spit in eye: Wash your eyes copiously with cold water to get the irritant out. Apply antibiotic eye drops. Depending on the source of the spit consult your medical doctor. If the spit belonged to another person.  For the allergic reaction of  puffy eyelids you could use OTC viisine for red eyes till you see your doctor.  Spit from a stranger could carry unwanted virus particles

Question 10

someone accidentally spit in my eye  while he was talking. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: i recommend washing your eye out thoroughly with water. if this person is healthy you should not have to worry about it. there is always the very very small chance of mucosal transmission of a disease process but typically this is very very rare. If you know this person and they are healthy you are likely fine.

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