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There is a white dot on the brown part of my eye. could it be a scratched cornea?
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Need to be seen!: A white dot one the cornea overlying the iris typically is an ulcer. You need to be seen urgently. And have it looked at and treated by an ophthalmologist. A delayed treatment can lead to scarring and other devastating consequences.
Answered 5/16/2013
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