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hurt my eye

Hello Doc,
  I had gone to a saloon and while trimming my locks with the machine, the guy became careless and 8 0r 9 hair went straight into my left eye in high speed.I am experiencing hazy vision,watery eyes and little pain.Kindly guide me.
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Dear Doc,
  The next available appointment with an opthamalogist is after 15 days.please answer my few questions.

1)Will this incident damage my retina ...there is pain in my eyeball.
2)can it cause increase in floaters?

Your guidance would be appreciated.
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You should see an ophthalmologist for evaluation and treatment. You may have a corneal abrasion, or one or more of the hairs may be under the upper lid. They need to be removed to allow the cornea to heal.
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