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Is it possible to go blind from getting poked in the eye?
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It depends.: If you got punched or poked with a sharp object yes, the damage can be severe enough for significant vision loss so be careful!
Answered 1/22/2020
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Depends: Yes...Depending on how severe the injury is.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: It would have to be very severe trauma.
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