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Supposing my eyeball were to get poked with a pencil, or stabbed with a knife, would it cause lots of pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes - : It might also cause blindness. Always protect your eyes. Take care.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

Supposing my eyeball were to get poked with a pencil, or stabbed with a knife, would it cause lots of pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman agreed

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