A member asked:

I'm a welder and got something in my eye at work, probably a piece of metal. i tried to flush already. what kind of dr do i see to have it removed?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Ophthalmologist, ER: Most er mds are good at dealing with these. At times, an ophthalmologist is needed.

Answered 9/5/2012

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Dr. Jay Fiore answered

Ophthalmologist: You'll want to see an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists are eye surgeons and the most skilled at removing foreign bodies from the eye.

Answered 4/4/2014

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