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I have a scratched cornea, i need some help but office closed?

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Dr. James Eitner answered

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Saline & Patch: You can use Normal Saline eye drops (not visine) and cover the eye to llimit the use. If it is still painful in the morning, see your doctor.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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