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I have eye problem - scratched cornea?

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Dr. Christopher Hood
Dr. Christopher Hoodanswered
Ophthalmology 17 years experience
Corneal abrasion: A scratched cornea is called a corneal abrasion. Typically an object rubs off the surface layer of the cornea, causing immediate eye pain, redness, and blurred vision. Care should usually be sought from an ophthalmologist. Most abrasions heal quickly.
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