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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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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.
Answered 7/21/2018
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