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If i have a cold sore and was drinking water and some of the water backsplashed into my eye will i get eye herpes?

Q: if i have a cold sore and was drinking water and some of the water backsplashed into my eye will i get eye herpes?

: By theory it seems possible but not in reality. If that happens we will advise people not to wash their faces when they have cold sores, don't you think so?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

By theory it seems possible but not in reality. If that happens we will advise people not to wash their faces when they have cold sores, don't you think so?

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 7/17/2021

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A member asked:

If i have a cold sore and was drinking water and some of the water backsplashed into my eye will i get eye herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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