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Is washing eyes with water harmful?
So there are many practices in which they say we can wake up in the morning and wash our eyes but some people recommend to use eye drops instead of splashing water. Which practice is better in a long run?
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do not splash. It can damage the eyes. Pl cause lubricants eye drops.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Lubricating drop are better than tap water
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Dr. Rishikesh Arali
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Lubricating eyedrops are better as tap water can cause dry eyes , infection
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Use drinking water for washing your eyes
You may use eye cups, but don't splash your eyes with water.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Ro water
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
With water
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