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I scratched my eyelid while applying mascara. it left what felt like an abrasion. i got prescribed antibiotics. is this necessary for a eye scratch?
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Yes: The surface cells of your cornea(epithelium) prevent most bacteria from gaining access to the deeper layers which can cause a serious infection. If you scratch off the epithelium there is the potential for infection so antibiotic eye drops are generally prescribed until the abrasion heals.
Answered 11/3/2018
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