Possibly: Superficial wounds can still get infected. Keep it clean, and covered with triple-antibiotic ointment. If it seems to be getting worse, see your doctor.
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Less worrisome: Deeper wound means higher chance of injury to important structures such as nerve, tendon/ligament, and bloodvessel etc..Injury to blood vessel is often immediately visible--bleeding excessively. Lack of feeling/sensation suggests nerve injury and unable to move/control body part suggest torn tendon/ligament/muscle. Eye injury needs not be deep to have serious problem. Consult doc. Good luck.
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