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Is it okay to clean out your eye with tap water?

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Sure.: As long as the tap water is potable should not have any problem.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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Usually: Tap water in most systems does not contain anything that could be harmful to the eyes. You get some exposure usually whenever you take a shower or a bath. So unless your water supply is contaminated, you have nothing to fear.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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