T15: Foreign body on external eye
T15.0: Foreign body in cornea
The eye has different layers. The transparent cornea is on the outside of the eye above the pupil.
A foreign body can get into the cornea or stick to the cornea. A foreign body can cause pain and the eye may water. The white of the eye can look red. And one’s vision may be blurred or unusually sensitive to light. If the foreign body is made of metal, rust reside may stick to the eye.
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