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I think little insect flew into my eye. i pressed my eye with fingers and thought that i killed it. when i looked inside the skin to check there was no insect.eye seems fine. is there any chance that i killed insect inside my eye? can i get infection

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Dr. Stan Coleman answered

Insect: The insect probably flew out. It is not likely for infection to occur at this time. Of course infection can occur,but as above highly unlikely.

Answered 5/25/2020

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A member asked:

I think little insect flew into my eye. i pressed my eye with fingers and thought that i killed it. when i looked inside the skin to check there was no insect.eye seems fine. is there any chance that i killed insect inside my eye? can i get infection

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stan Coleman answered

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