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Possible glass scratch in eye 3-4 days ago, still burns/red in mornings. i have an optometrist appointment in 2 weeks, will it be okay until then?
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No: Go to an Urgent care to see if the cornea was scratched. I wouldn't wait 2 weeks.
Answered 9/29/2016
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No: Go to the emergency room where there is a opthamologist on staff to see you urgently. This can not wait 2 weeks.
Answered 10/4/2016
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