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My son got toothpaste in his eye. the direction say to flush copiously for 10 min. i used natural spring water (deer park) i didn't even think of it not being purified or distilled. is there any way he can get and amoeba or parasite brain infection?
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No. Using bottled water to wash out the eye does not put your child at risk for amoeba or other parasite infection. Wish you and your son good health!
Answered 5/24/2021
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Do not worry. If bottled water contained anything that would hurt eyes it would also be unsafe to drink. If your son is OK, great. If he has any eye irritation, redness, blurry vision, see an Ophthalmologist Or Optometrist.
Answered 6/16/2021
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