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A member asked:

Can children get pink eye feom swimming in a waterhole on the big island, hawaii?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Infections: Humans can get eye irritation and infection from a number of sources or experiences. Why?

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Answered 8/13/2013

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Dr. Jodi Luchs answered

Specializes in LASIK Surgery

Yes: There are a number of pathogens which exist in fresh and salt water which can produce eye infections - sometimes serious. See your eye doctor for a a complete examination to look into it.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/13/2013

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