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My infant poked me in the eye a few hours ago.
My infant poked me in the eye a few hours ago. Its a little red and almost feels as if I have an eyelash or something in it. No blurred vision just gets watery and very irritated feeling...
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You need to see an ophthalmologist tomorrow. Fingernail scratches can transmit bacterial from under the nails and often require antibiotic eyedrops. The foreign body sensation likely comes from the cornea being scratched. Home treatment would be limited to using artificial tears or lubricating ointments.
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