What should I do if I poke my hand into my red eye and can't open it?

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Hello doctor! I played with my baby at night but unfortunately my baby poked my eye, now my eyes are red and can't open. So the doctor asked me: "Put my hand into my red eye and can't open it, what to do?" Thanks for the advice doctor!
Pham Thi Hong Hanh (1978)
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Hello! With what you shared, it is possible that you are scratching the cornea of ​​your eye. In case you poke your hand into the red eye and can't open it, you should go to the eye clinics or specialists or a hospital under Vinmec Health System to be examined and prescribed by doctors. eye drops or ointment. Most minor scratches will heal within 1-3 days. You will likely need to return for a follow-up visit the next day to have your eye condition checked.
Thank you for trusting and sharing your concerns with Vinmec. Hope you get well soon. Best regards!
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