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Is it safe to use twizzers to remove a small metal piece or hair that is on top of the sufarce and is at the bottom of the eye? if not how could i?
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Corneal foreign body: It's always best to see an ophthalmologist for removal of a foreign body from the eye. You can always flush the eye to see if that works. I don't recommend tweezers because you risk scratching your eye and creating a corneal abrasion or ulceration.
Answered 10/31/2016
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