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I got poked in the eye wit a stick about 8hrs ago an it is still burning and watery?

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Poke in the eye: ...With a sharp stick. You should get this checked out, and sooner rather than later, meaning today. It might be something relatively straightforward like a corneal abrasion, but it needs to be evaluated. Also, any trauma to the eye with vegetable matter (and a stick would qualify) runs an increased risk for developing a fungal infection, which requires special monitoring and treatment.

Answered 4/8/2014

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Dr. Ingeborg Dziedzic answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Abresion: You don't seem to be in agony so it is probably a conjunctival abrasion rather than corneal. The stick is not sterile and there is risk of infection when injured with such organic matter. See an eye specialist right away and get antibiotic eye drops.

Answered 6/8/2016

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