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If you were to open your eyes underwater, could the water damage surface or cornea? how do you get conjunctiva on the sclwra?
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No: The worse thing that might happen is mild irritation.
Answered 6/18/2013
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Depends o: What is in the water. What can cause problems is using contacts and having been chlorinated water get in you eyes. To avoid any potential problems just use goggles!
Answered 11/28/2017
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