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Hi, i accidentally poked myself in the eye with my fingernail and it now looks like the white of my eyeball is bleeding. what should i do?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need to see doctor: If injury stops in the conjunctiva- it is OK But can not be sure it is not affected cornea. Corneal abrasion need to be treated.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 7/21/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, i accidentally poked myself in the eye with my fingernail and it now looks like the white of my eyeball is bleeding. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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