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Poked my right eye with a sharp leaf yest. over night had pain, tears and swelling. vision ok, slightly blurred. can send pic of my pupil - looks ok. ?

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Dr. Thomas Wolf answered

Cornea abrasion: You may have had a small cornea abrasion. If vision remains blurred over next 12-24 hours i seek out care.

Answered 9/2/2016

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Dr. Andrew Dahl answered

See ophthalmologist: You probably have a small corneal abrasion. You should seek medical help so that this heals properly and no infection develops.

Answered 12/14/2013

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A member asked:

Poked my right eye with a sharp leaf yest. over night had pain, tears and swelling. vision ok, slightly blurred. can send pic of my pupil - looks ok. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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