Tree branch vs left eye, now 4 days old. Diagnosed as a corn | Figure 1

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Tree branch vs left eye, now 4 days old. Diagnosed as a corneal abrasion in outside clinic yesterday with rx of antibiotic drops; patient did not fill antibiotic prescription. Now presents with worsening pain.

Visual acuity 20/30 OS, OD, OU. PERRL.

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