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Think i scratched my eyeball &it hurts bad&is watering. what should i do?

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See an eye doc: You need to be examined to see if you need to be treated for a corneal abrasion or something even more severe.

Answered 8/26/2013

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Go to ED.: You could have a corneal laceration, which requires an immediate evaluation and may require antibiotic drops and Ophthalmologist follow-up.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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