Xenia, OH
A 26-year-old female asked:
Can damage be done to your eyes by buckets of water being thrown into them?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
No problem: Throwing buckets of water at your eyes is like taking a shower , unless water is shot from a fireho se perhaps.
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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Only if : ...The bucket hits your eye. Tap water is not harmful unless you are wearing contact lenses.
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Last updated Dec 30, 2016
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