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Does the chlorine in a pool do long-term damage to your eyes?
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Chlorine: Chronic chlorine exposure to eyes can damage goblet cells, other eye-surface cells, and lead to chronic dry eyes. Wear goggles as much as possible.
Answered 5/22/2017
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