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Will Lead Particle In The Eye Cause Any Problem?
my son 11yrs old no medical history he injured his left eye 7 months ago with pencil his cornea has cut 90% now lead particles can be seen he can see but not 2 far, doctor told that no problem with lead particles it will be there for life time is it true & wont that creat problem in future
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Hi
Cornea is avascular. Hence spread is rare.
Lead micro particles will stain the area only.
These should not harm
Cornea is avascular. Hence spread is rare.
Lead micro particles will stain the area only.
These should not harm
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