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My child was poked in the eye today is day3 he won't open it so i can't look at it. the whole outside is swollen and red how do i know if its infected?
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Worrisome: Infection is certainly possible, but other issues could be worse. If the kid had enough of a hit that there is bleeding inside the eyeball he could develop important complications. Call in and have him seen today.If no room at the office take him to an urgent care center.
Answered 9/17/2015
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