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My mum just poked her eye on a stick in the garden. it isn't bleeding but is very blootshot and swolen. it has given her a big headache. what to do?

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Be seen: Go see an ophthalmologist or to an emergency department to be seen. While it is most likely an abrasion to the surface of the eye, she should be seen to rule out more serious injuries that could threaten her vision.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2016

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