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Can toenail fungus somehow get transfer to the eye?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

No: unless you are immunosuppressed this is not likely to happen

Answered 5/25/2014

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Yes: Wash your hand after touching your feet...

Answered 8/2/2014

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