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Eye feels like there is glass in it. hurts terribly. no discharge, just pain. had shingles in other eye this year. when should i consider seeing dr?
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Ocular Shingles: Any severe eye pain deserves immediate attention. See your opthalmologiist asap. If urgent care appointments are not available, some optometrists will deal with urgent care eye issues. Ocular shingles can cause blindness, all ers are prepared to evaluate eye emergencies.
Answered 10/22/2013
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