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Is washing face after using computer for almost 11 hours harmful to the eyes?
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No: Not at all. Washing your face gently with your eyes closed is actually good for the ocular surface.
Answered 2/5/2021
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No: Washing your face will never hurt your eyes providing that you use a normal type of soap.
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