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My son has a mild conjunctival inflammation from scratching his eye while playing. he's fine but its still reddish in inner corner 9 day later?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See Dr.: Corneal abrasions can be painful and may need treatment with antibacterial creams to help the healing process and as well prevent an infection which would be problematic. Best wishes.

Dr Everett agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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A member asked:

My son has a mild conjunctival inflammation from scratching his eye while playing. he's fine but its still reddish in inner corner 9 day later?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Everett agreed

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