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My cat scratched my eye. what do i do ?

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Dr. Yale Kanter answered

Cat scratch: This depends on what part of the eye was scratched, the severity of the scratch, and whether it is infected. This should be managed by an ophthalmologist.

Answered 7/14/2012

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A member asked:

My cat scratched my eye. what do i do ?

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Dr. Yale Kanter answered

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