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After i rubbed my eye with makeup remover+cotton pad, i felt as if a lash fell into my eye.i pushed my lower lid down there was no lash but there was a small red line in my eye just on the periphery of the inner canthal region.didnt scratch it&nopain?

Q: after i rubbed my eye with makeup remover+cotton pad, i felt as if a lash fell into my eye.i pushed my lower lid down there was no lash but there was a small red line in my eye just on the periphery of the inner canthal region.didnt scratch it&nopain?

: That area is outside the cornea so it won't be a big issue even if you scratched it. The red line is more likely an engorged capillary due to irritation, it should resolve soon.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

That area is outside the cornea so it won't be a big issue even if you scratched it. The red line is more likely an engorged capillary due to irritation, it should resolve soon.

Dr Perozek agreed

Answered 3/2/2022

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Dr. Timothy Perozek answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

use artificial tears four times a day like systane or refresh and if no better in a week, see you eye doctor.

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A member asked:

After i rubbed my eye with makeup remover+cotton pad, i felt as if a lash fell into my eye.i pushed my lower lid down there was no lash but there was a small red line in my eye just on the periphery of the inner canthal region.didnt scratch it&nopain?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Perozek agreed

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