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Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Question: I just scratched my eye in the outside corner, and now that area is full of blood. It doesn't hurt, but it feels like there is something in my eye. Should I be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you should!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

eye infections can be very serious because they may lead to loss of the infected eye. Scratching the cornea may result in infection. You should visit an ophthalmologist at once!

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Treatment For Eye Infection

Brief Answer: you should! Detailed Answer: Hello, eye infections can be very serious because they may lead to loss of the infected eye. Scratching the cornea may result in infection. You should visit an ophthalmologist at once! Kind Regards!