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Is it possible for a scratched cornea to lead to blindness?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Well I am not: An eye doctor. Scratched corneas usually heal. They genberally do not lead to blindness. As for possible - anything is possible.

Answered 10/3/2016

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