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Its feels like something grainy or perhaps a rock is in my eye and it hurts. what does this mean?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Pain in the eye: Could be many things, you should try to call the eye doctor office to find out when they want to see you.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/8/2013

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