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Can getting semen infected with trich in your eye on accident cause any infection in your eye?

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Yes: Exposure to any bacteria or virus that is active can cause a toplical infection especially dependent on a person's immune system.

Dr Cohen agreed

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

No: No. This will not give you trich but it puts you at risk for other sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, etc.

Answered 12/30/2012

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