A member asked:

Accidentally touch toilet water wif bare hands.wash wif soap,30min later wash 2 times wif water.2hrs later wash wif soap,took off lens.eye infections?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Toilet Water: It sounds like you cleaned your hands well. Toilet water generally does not contain serious bacteria and it is dilute. Changing your lens should not cause an eye infection.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Unlikely: You have been vigilant about cleaning your hands, and this will help reduce the changes of spreading infections.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ok: I don't quite understand what you are asking. You've done a fine job of protecting yourself from getting the infection. If you have an eye infection then you need to see a doctor for treatment.

Answered 9/26/2017

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Low risk: Was water clear? Or contaminated? If flushed before touch, contamination is low, and risk lower. If your toilet, even less likely to be a problem.

Answered 9/29/2016

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