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My eye is red irritated and it hurts i had something in it but i got it out what do i do now?

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Because of the lingering pain, you may have scratched your cornea. See an ophthalmologist for evaluation of your cornea.

Answered 1/4/2022

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If your eye is still nflamed and painful, you should see an ophthalmologist for a slit lamp examination to make sure there is no corneal abrasion or corneal infection present.

Answered 1/14/2022

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