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Splashing water on eyes

2017-04-02 18:06:36
Hello.. I have received mixed views as regard cleaning eyes with water or splashing water on eye... Till date I have been advised to splash water on the eyes to reduce strain until recently when I was advised not to do so, since it may impact eyes PH levels.. Even articles on Internet seems to have different views. May I request views from the Ophthalmologists who reads this to opine whether is it safe to do so??
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There is no harm in splashing  water on eye because water has neutral pH & it's affect last for only few seconds because blinking immediately restore required pH with the help of tears.

Answered2017-04-05 10:23:02

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Hello It is safe to splash water but i recommend to do cold compresses...As this has lasting effects and relax the eyes In my personal view... Splashing water is safe

Answered2017-04-04 12:52:21

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