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Is it possible to get eye infection if i blinked underwater in a pool?
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Unlikely: Most municipal swimming pools have sufficient chlorine to minimize risk of ocular infection. The possibility exists but is low - may be higher with contact lens use however. Best to use a pair of goggles for extended swimming. Also helps keep irritating chlorine out of the eye as well.
Answered 9/30/2011
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No: Eyes can get irritated by chlorine. Also no contact lens wear in hot tubs, otherwise increased infection risk.
Answered 3/27/2012
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