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What would happen if i touched or rubbed my eye and there was dust on my finger?

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Dr. Danny Proffitt answered

Probably nothing: Unless you had a caustic or irritant dust on your finger, probably nothing will lhappen, however, try not to do this. Wash your hands and be careful before touching your eyes. You can contaminate your eyes easily. Be careful!

Dr Coleman agreed

Answered 10/20/2018

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Eye touch: Probably nothing.If the eye develops symptoms as irritation,injection,tearing etc. you should seek care by an ophthalmologist

Answered 10/30/2018

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A member asked:

What would happen if i touched or rubbed my eye and there was dust on my finger?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Danny Proffitt answered

Dr Coleman agreed

Dr. Stan Coleman answered

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