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Sometimes i'm waking up with a disturb in eye and seeing a tiny white insect walking on it.being scared, washing and it goes away.thanks for reply

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

?: Would see an eye doctor for through eye exam. May be something in the eye giving this symptom.

Answered 2/1/2014

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A member asked:

Sometimes i'm waking up with a disturb in eye and seeing a tiny white insect walking on it.being scared, washing and it goes away.thanks for reply

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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