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My eyes feel as if they are burning. when i look at them in the mirror they are red, but towards the outside. it really hurts. what is this?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

See an eye doctor: It could be a simple issue like dry eye, but you need to see and eye doctor to make sure. Make an appointment.

Answered 2/18/2014

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A member asked:

My eyes feel as if they are burning. when i look at them in the mirror they are red, but towards the outside. it really hurts. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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