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Can an ophthalmologist tell if your eye has been recently (within two weeks) poked by something very fine, like a hypodermic needle?

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Dr. Keshav Narain answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Rarely: After injection with a fine hypodermic needle, there may be a small spot of hemorrhage. Usually, however, there is little sign of injection by two weeks out.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Yes: If there is a question of this type of injury, you need to be examined. A retinal hole may be asymptomatic at this point.

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Yes: If the cornea is poked, a small mark may still be visible under magnification.

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