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These include accidentally poking your eye with a finger or nail, or getting something sharp like grit, sand or dust in your eye. Contact lens wearers sometimes develop scratches if they leave daily lenses in overnight, or if lenses aren’t cleaned properly. Rubbing your eyes too hard, especially if there’s something already in them, can also cause damage. ",[],{},{"nodeType":105,"data":272,"content":273},{},[274],{"nodeType":96,"value":275,"marks":276,"data":277},"Other common causes include scratching your eye while putting on makeup, dry eye syndrome (when your eyes don’t make enough tears), and getting flicked in the eye by a leaf or twig outdoors. Sports like martial arts, squash or tennis can also pose a risk, especially if something hits the eye at speed. 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If you work somewhere with flying particles – like a building site, workshop or foundry – wearing protective goggles, glasses, or a face shield is important. At home, safety glasses can help prevent injury while gardening or doing DIY jobs. ",{"data":363,"content":364,"nodeType":105},{},[365],{"data":366,"marks":367,"value":368,"nodeType":96},{},[],"Sport is another common cause of eye injuries. Wearing proper eye protection in activities like squash or tennis can help keep your eyes safe. It’s also important to be careful with contact lenses – don’t sleep in them unless they’re designed for overnight use, and always follow the instructions for how long to wear them. ",{"data":370,"content":371,"nodeType":105},{},[372],{"data":373,"marks":374,"value":375,"nodeType":96},{},[],"Makeup can also lead to scratches if you’re not careful. Use products that are still in date, apply mascara gently, and avoid poking or pulling at your lashes. 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Eye pain doesn’t always represent the amount of damage, so it's always best to get the eye checked by an optometrist. While the majority of scratches will heal by themselves, they do have the potential to get infected or form a scar, which can cause permanent damage to the eye and affect your vision.  ",[],{},"How serious is a corneal abrasion?",{"__typename":433,"sys":449,"panel":451,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":462},{"id":450},"2bGycm5AdjBOcyISinJcZy",{"json":452},{"nodeType":230,"data":453,"content":454},{},[455],{"nodeType":105,"data":456,"content":457},{},[458],{"nodeType":96,"value":459,"marks":460,"data":461},"As with any eye or vision problem, it is almost impossible to judge the seriousness of the abrasion yourself, so the best thing to do is to get their eyes checked by your optometrist. The optometrist may suggest monitoring, treatment or referral to eye specialists if the damage is more serious. 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",[],{},"Does sleep help a corneal abrasion?",{"__typename":433,"sys":509,"panel":511,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":534},{"id":510},"44puyYIpdI8bfmZLIZuYGw",{"json":512},{"nodeType":230,"data":513,"content":514},{},[515],{"nodeType":105,"data":516,"content":517},{},[518,522,530],{"nodeType":96,"value":519,"marks":520,"data":521},"It depends on how much damage has been done to your cornea. Generally, smaller scratches take 2-3 days to heal, while larger scratches might take longer. 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