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Scratched my eye with fingernail

2021-02-13 19:57:41
Hi, I accidently scratch my eye with my fingernail. It was very pinching pain. I could not see anything in my eye still feels like there us something pinching in my eye. Getting tears and eye is slight red and swollen comparison to other eye.
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You may have a corneal injury. Kindly consult your nearest ophthalmology clinic at the earliest.

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Need to go to an emergency room near you or an ophthalmologist- they will let you know the extent of the trauma and if all is well might just patch you for a day with antibiotics or advise accordingly.
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Seek an emergency consult

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