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Can you get an eye infection after being in a hot tub?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: An amazing array of pathogens lurk in the warm, moist environment of a hot tub. That is why we recommend patient do not do this soon after eye surgery.
Answered 6/2/2016
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Yes: Hot tubs are the perfect "broth" for bacteria especially if the bromine levels are not high enough; easy to get infection, especially staph.
Answered 5/21/2016
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Acanthamoeba: Hot tubs and fresh water pools and lakes also harbor a weird bug called acanthamoeba that can cause severe corneal ulcers especially in contact lens wearers.
Answered 5/4/2014
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