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Spit in eye?

Hi- work in sales and was talking to a customer. He leaned in to tell me something and some spit came into my right eye what felt like twice. Anything I can possibly get from this gentleman spitting in my eye? He does not look like a dirty person but you never know with people these days, thank you
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Thank you for the reply what type of disease could develop ?
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Theoretically it would be possible to get an eye infection.  The tears have antibacterial properties, and act to flush offending material from the eye surface.  If you develop redness or mucus discharge, see an ophthalmologist for treatment.
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