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Who is best to treat my scratched eye, a GP, Optometrist or Opthalmologist?
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2days ago I scratched by eye on a sharp tree branch.
It is a large, painful scratch that is showing no sign of healing.
Who is best to treat me, a GP, Optometrist or Opthomologist? -
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Dr Harry Melides
Optometrist
Have been in private practice for 40 years and specialise in assessing eye diseases and giving professional advice regarding these conditions. With the installation of … View Profile
A scratched eye or corneal abrasion are uncomfortable and create light sensitivity.Generally a doctor or optometrist are the first port of call.A mimor scratch is generally treated by topical antibiotics,but if no response or occurs with treatment then a more serious bacterial or fungal infection can be present.The Dr or Optometrist will refer to an ey specialist ASAP for further investigation
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