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How long till my cornea heals? got branch in it when doing my yard work.
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Abraion: Abrasion (a scrape off of the corneal epithelium) is quite painful but will heal quickly in most cases. A branch hit might need evaluation as portions of the material may have penetrated more deeply so consider seeing your ophthalmologist.
Answered 9/8/2013
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