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I was talking with someone who i realized had a cold sore on their lip. while talking i felt a droplet hit my eye which could have come from their saliva while talking. is it likely that my eye will become infected with herpes?
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it is unlikely that your eye will become infected and I would not advocate any prophylactic treatment. In the event that you should notice any inflammation or lesions on or near your eye, you should consult your ophthalmologist
Answered 1/30/2022
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