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A 26-year-old female asked:

Can damage be done to your eyes by buckets of water being thrown into them?

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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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