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Yesterday my contact got ripped in my eye and when i was taking it out i hurt my eye and today i wore new contacts but my eye still hurts is that okay?
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See eye doc: You may have scratched the cornea with the torn contact lens. See your eye doctor right away to be checked for corneal abrasion. It will normally heal quickly with antibiotic drops. Wear glasses until healed.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Stop!: You could have either an abrasion or corneal ulcer. You must not wear your lenses and see your eye care provider today.
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