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Suggest Treatment For Redness In Eye Of A Child After An Injury

My 2 year old scratched her eyeball with her fingernail and at first it was just red. But now it looks like it has a white obstruction on it surrounded by red vessels. she says that it doesnt hurt anymore but it looks very strange. this happened 2 days ago.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Consult an ophthalmologist and get eye examination done. The ophthalmologist may prescribe some antibiotic or lubricant eye drops.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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Suggest Treatment For Redness In Eye Of A Child After An Injury

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Consult an ophthalmologist and get eye examination done. The ophthalmologist may prescribe some antibiotic or lubricant eye drops. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad