Poked in the eye? Did your child grab your glasses and scratch your eye? Or maybe your pet? Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong explains what signs and symptoms to look out for if you've been scratched in the eye. #cornealabrasion #scratchedeye #drrupa

In this video, Dr. Wong will answer the following questions:
When should be worried if you get scratched on the eye?
What treatment do you need for an eye scratch?
Should you wear an eye patch?
Should you start eye drops for an eye scratch?
What is a corneal abrasion?
Is a corneal abrasion dangerous?
What is a ruptured globe?

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